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Director of University of Wisconsin-Extension's Broadcast and Media Innovations Division has had a profound impact on positive role of public media in communities.

The new season of Wisconsin Life on Wisconsin Public Television offers plenty to get excited about. New adventures await – and this year, the award-winning show has a new host to help guide the way.

This fall's new season of Wisconsin Life on Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) brings plenty to get excited about. New adventures await, bringing us closer to the people and places that make our state such a great place to live and explore. And, this year, the show has a new host to help guide the way.

David Olson is recognized for his game-changing integration of digital media in the classroom; Olson will partner with Wisconsin Public Television to build learning outcomes in Wisconsin.

Four of Wisconsin's most talented young musicians will perform in concert with the Madison Symphony Orchestra (MSO) as Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) offer broadcast coverage of Wisconsin Young Artists Compete: The Final Forte. Full live coverage of the concert will air on WPT 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. It will also be available via livestream on wpt.org and broadcast live on WPR.