Everything Fresh

This week on “The Midstory Hour,” we’re featuring stories about everything fresh. You’ll hear the second episode of Greener Pastures, a Midstory podcast about the past, present and future of farming in the Midwest. Next, explore the world of competitive husband calling and the importance of the state fairs that preserve the practice. Finally, learn about the Midwestern history of satirical newspaper The Onion.“The Midstory Hour” is a weekly radio show by Midstory, a nonprofit organization dedicated to telling stories that inform, interpret and inspire for the region and to the world. “The Midstory Hour” spotlights the best of Midstory’s content, connecting regional stories into national dialogues and featuring behind-the-story conversations with Midstory’s writers from across the nation. Tune in to WGTE on FM91 or wgte.org every Saturday at 11AM ET for nuanced local and Midwest-wide stories told with authenticity and heart. Learn more at www.midstory.org.