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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.

Wisconsin celebrates family, community and life with polka. In fact, it's the law: polka was designated our State Dance in 1993.

Beloved Wisconsin author, historian and storyteller Jerry Apps has built a fruitful partnership with Wisconsin Public Television (WPT), sharing stories of rural life and lore in three popular films since 2012. Now, Apps returns to WPT for a fourth time to share his memories of water — from its life-giving power on his family farm during the Great Depression, to the calming properties that may offer a respite from the commotion of modern life.