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Idolize Wisconsinites tonight with Dean Robbins at Boswell. Bookseller Tim says: "Moving, inspirational, and so much fun!" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says: "Insightful and entertaining!" If it's good for the champ, it's good for you. more info: deanrobbinsmke.eventbrite.com

At Milwaukee’s Boswell Book Co, I shared little-known stories about Harrison Ford, Elvis Presley, Oprah Winfrey & Ann Landers in a presentation for my essay collection WISCONSIN IDOLS: 100 HEROES WHO CHANGED THE STATE, THE WORLD, AND ME. A lovely crowd of fellow hero-worshippers!

☀️ Just in case you missed it, the latest episode of NEWisco Weekend is all about celebrating super and everyday heroes! The Red Cross is looking for nominations to honor these incredible individuals across Northeast Wisconsin. We'll be sharing inspiring stories on: ⚡️

For my presentation on WISCONSIN IDOLS at last weekend's Ridges and Rivers Book Festival, I read my essay on Elvis Presley’s “Last Miracle.” At the end of his life, Elvis regained his mojo long enough to dramatically stop a fight at a Madison gas station.

It's #superhero day! Grateful for the real-life heroes every day! Plus, be your own superhero? And a chat w/ Dean Robbins, who wrote "#Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes who Changed the State, the World, and Me." It's our #NEWisco show on @civic_media_us: civicmedia.us/shows/newisco-…

Thanks to WMTV 15 News for the chance to discuss Oprah Winfrey, the Beatles and other iconic figures featured in my essay collection WISCONSIN IDOLS: 100 HEROES WHO CHANGED THE STATE, THE WORLD, AND ME (Wisconsin Historical Society Press). Fun conversation with the @thetimreport! wmtv15news.com/video/2025/04/…

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is featuring me in its Look Forward Wisconsin campaign, which promotes the joys of living in the state. In a series of videos, I discuss my essay collection WISCONSIN IDOLS and my life as a writer. WEDCNews Wisconsin Historical Society Press youtube.com/shorts/eLvCPBV…

My book WISCONSIN IDOLS includes an essay on the Beatles' memorable 1964 appearance in Milwaukee. In a peak moment of my Beatle-loving life, the book rose to #5 on Amazon in the category of “The Beatles.” Didn’t last long, but I’ll gaze at this screenshot till the day I die.

.Brady Mallory of FOX 47 News came by to discuss my essay collection WISCONSIN IDOLS and my lifelong obsession with heroic figures. If you ever wondered what I look like in a Superman costume, click here. fox47.com/news/local/loc…

Madison friends, please join me for a talk about my book WISCONSIN IDOLS on Tues, June 24, at WIHistoricalSociety’s History Maker Space: U.S. Bank Plaza, 1 S. Pinckney St, 12:30 pm. I’ll discuss heroic figures with often surprising connections to the state, including Oprah and Elvis.

Join us for a History Sandwiched In book discussion with author @DeanRobbins, this Tuesday, June 24. Author and award-winning journalist Dean Robbins chronicles the people who transformed the Badger State in important ways. Register online here: wihist.org/4l9seFB

48 years ago today, an ailing Elvis Presley burst out of his limousine to stop a fight at a Madison gas station--while dressed in a sparkly blue jumpsuit, of course. This video is based on an essay from my @WHSPress book WISCONSIN IDOLS. youtube.com/shorts/bafMhXn…