Why Wisconsin Loves to Polka
When Governor Evers won re-election, he declared, “We’re going to polka tonight and work tomorrow.” It is our official state dance, after all.
Stacy Harbaugh, aka DJ Shotski, agrees wholeheartedly. We talk to Madison’s polka DJ about the state of polka in the capital city.
Also in the show: Learn more about the Adult Swim Holiday Craftacular. And the City of Madison’s meeting about Amtrak.
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