Gas Prices, Fighting Food Waste, Scientific Benefits Of Mindfulness

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A UW-Madison neuroscientist is on the cutting edge of training human minds to improve health and performance. He joins us to talk about the benefits of mindfulness, and how to get started. We also get the story behind the “ugly food movement” that’s trying to end food waste, and find out why gas prices are on the rise in Wisconsin.

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    Despite the falling price of crude, gas prices in Wisconsin and around the Midwest are ticking upwards. An oil industry analyst explains the reasons for the spike, and where prices could go from here.

  • Eat Ugly Food, Cut Back On Food Waste

    A massive amount of food is wasted in the United States and around the world. An “ugly food” movement is tackling part of the problem–by trying to get people to eat produce that tastes fine, but doesn’t look quite right. A food waste expert weighs in.

  • The Science Of Mindfulness

    We’re joined by one of the world’s leading neuroscientists for a look at how the practice of mindfulness affects the brain.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer
  • Jim Ritterbusch Guest
  • Jonathan Bloom Guest
  • Dr. Richard Davidson Guest

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