Hello and welcome back to the weekly best of Nite Lite. We had great segments this week with wonderful guests but two stood out from the rest!

Segment 1+2 An Interview with Don Martin

Bestselling author and podcaster Don Martin joins Pete and Greg for a thoughtful conversation on the proposed national book ban bill H.R.7661. He breaks down why the legislation could impact children’s education and access to language, while also diving into his own books Verity Vox and Where Did Everybody Go? The discussion wraps with a candid look at separating art from artist, and what fandom means in the wake of controversy.

Segment 2 An Interview with Lewis Smith

Lewis Smith, Executive Director of The Chad Smith Foundation, joins the show to talk about bringing music education opportunities to Milwaukee. He shares the inspiration behind the foundation, why access to the arts matters, and how community partnerships are helping young musicians thrive.