THE ARTS PAGE brings you a profile of beloved local actor Matt Daniels. Matt was chosen for the role of "Scrooge" in Milwaukee Rep's "A Christmas Carol." We learn about his life and background and find out how he's tackling the role of the cankerous old miser.

10THIRTYSIX previews Milwaukee PBS' upcoming Lspecial, "Listen MKE: Youth Incarceration Dilemma." James Causey talks about his new series on childhood trauma and youth incarceration, and about the town hall he moderated this past summer. Also, we continue our series on American Dreams. MSO Music Director Ken-David Masur invites us into his home for a candid conversation about his influences from his German and Japenese parents and how their perspectives shaped his American Dream, as well as how how music and hope have played a huge role. The German-born conductor also shares the dangers and prejudices he experienced growing up in East Germany. Plus, he talks about his plans to become an American citizen.

The Monarch butterfly has been placed on the endangered species list. Two biologists - one in Madison and another in Mexico - are working together to protect this butterfly that in its life stages and in its migration shows unique and amazing characteristics. Also, Gabriela Marvan from Viroqua is a Mexican folk artist, who has created Mexican Folk Art Collective. She sits with ADELANTE to discuss an art exhibit presented by the gallery ArtStart in Rhinelander, which is a collection of 140 pieces by more than 18 Mexican artists, and four from Wisconsin. And, another installment of our series - American Dreams.

BLACK NOUVEAU host Earl Arms continues his conversations with members of the Racine Blues Negro National League team who were recently inducted into Racine’s Negro League Team, the Racine Blues. Alexandria Mack talks with spoken word poet Cedric Hoard, who appears in the Black Arts MKE’s production of “Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity.” Also, we visit the home of James and Sandra English and their festive African American Christmas decorations. And, as Milwaukee PBS celebrates its 65th anniversary, we talk with Joseph Savage, former director/producer for Milwaukee PBS who was an MATC student when the station came into existence.