We talk with a language expert about the best ways to learn a new one. We also look at the role siblings play in child development. Plus, ways to start conversations that don’t revolve around work.
We learn more about advance care planning amid Healthcare Decisions Week. Then, two experts from Wisconsin Medigap Helpline walk you through signing up for Medicare after turning 65.
We learn about a new class of drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, that aim to help a variety of health issues. Then, we talk with Mercury Stardust, known as the Trans Handy Ma’am on TikTok, about her new home maintenance book.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard a case that could significantly shift the balance of power between the governor and Legislature. An incumbent Green Bay City Council member isn’t conceding he lost his reelection bid despite a recount confirming the results. And, funding for expanding hospital services in western Wisconsin continues to be delayed by a…
Following Granny Blakeslee’s death, Grandpa Blakeslee is a man overcome with grief which sets the ladies of Cold Sassy to talk.
An author lays out the Wisconsin connections to the John Birch Society and why where the group’s legacy is seen in conservative politics. We also learn how frequently plastics show up in our clothing. Plus, picking out the greatest athletes to wear each jersey number.
A brood of periodical cicadas that call part of Wisconsin home is emerging for the first time in 17 years this spring. We cover all things cicada with one of our favorite entomologists. Find the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab here. Learn more about cicadas here. Help map periodical cicadas in Wisconsin by visiting this link.
This week the hosts discuss how too much screen time can impact children’s vision, and they look at new research showing that female patients are more likely to die if the surgeon is male. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for spicy Korean chicken with rice.
A new book from Ohio historian Steven Conn argues the image of wide, open spaces in rural America is romanticized and inaccurate. We discuss the book, “The Lies of the Land,” with Conn. Then, we examine the projected continued increases of car and home insurance rates.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is closing the fundraising gap in his race against Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. UW-Green Bay and Saint Norbert College are partnering to allow students to study at both schools. Joe Schulz will have the details. And, Milwaukee Public Schools plans to eliminate full-time trauma support specialists from a specific…