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Estate planning advice, and Wisconsin’s multiple connections to ‘The Wizard of Oz’
A Wisconsin estate planner joins us to talk about the importance of writing your will and medical directives. Then, Oconomowoc celebrates the 85th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” premiering in that city, despite the likelihood of earlier screenings in other Wisconsin communities.
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How writing a will and medical directives is a favor to your family
Many of us avoid contemplating our mortality. Yet deciding now where our possessions should go is better than burdening family with those decisions after we’re gone. We talk to Ryan Zink, CEO of the Elder Law Center of Wisconsin, about getting our affairs in order while we still can.
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Oconomowoc marks 85th anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Oconomowoc claims “The Wizard of Oz” had its world premiere in a theater in that city in 1938. To celebrate the 85th anniversary of the occaision, the city will host a public screening of the beloved film on August 15. The director of the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society leads us down the yellow brick road connecting the Land of Oz and Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Jill Nadeau Host
- Ryan Zenk Guest
- Justin Agar-Pratt Guest
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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