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Bryant Named Program Director For News/Classical

Wisconsin Public Radio is pleased to welcome Peter Bryant as program director for the NPR News and Classical Music Network; a new position for both Bryant and WPR.

Bryant has extensive experience as a music producer, host and station manager. He spent several years as music director at...

Fall Art Tour

Join Southwest Wisconsin's finest artists as they open their private studios for one of the Midwest's most popular events.

Enjoy the vibrant colors of Autumn on this free, self-guided tour of 50+ studios and galleries tucked into the rolling hills and small-town streets of Southwest...

Local literary talent and nationally-known authors present readings, discussions and workshops at the 2013 Wisconsin Book Festival. From October 17 through 20 the festival includes more than 50 events showcasing literature, film, art and performance. Wisconsin Public Radio is pleased to support...

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Wisconsin Triennial

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art presents the 2013 Wisconsin Triennial, September 21 through January 5, 2014 at the MMOCA Galleries in Madison. The Triennial features contemporary visual art from more than 35 Wisconsin artists displaying sculptures, paintings, photographs and...

Madison News

State Senate Passes Changes To Election Procedures

October 9, 2013 - 8:12am

The state Senate passed several bills on Tuesday that would change Wisconsin election procedures.

Wisconsin Distillers Get In Brandy Business

October 8, 2013 - 12:29pm

It’s said that Wisconsinites drink more brandy than any other state. California’s Korbel calls Wisconsin its top market, with officials saying they ship approximately one-third of its annual output to the state. No one is quite sure why Wisconsinites developed such a deep thirst for this sweet, brown liquor. Brandy...

Permits No Longer Required For Capitol Protesters

October 8, 2013 - 12:21pm

The state Department of Administration has settled a lawsuit with a protester who claimed his constitutional rights were violated by the permitting process for gatherings in the state Capitol.

WISPIRG Launches Health Care Information Campaign On UW Campuses

October 7, 2013 - 1:00am

Wisconsin college students can learn more about their health insurance options under the new Affordable Care Act -- thanks to a new education campaign.

UW-Madison Launches Its First MOOC Thursday

October 3, 2013 - 11:41am

University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching its first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Thursday.

EPA Administrator Applauds Madison Businesses

September 27, 2013 - 1:30pm

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy stopped in Madison Friday to laud local business efforts to become more energy efficient. The businesses she applauded were involved in MPower – an EPA-funded, one-year program that helps businesses become more energy efficient. Since starting in 2009, the program has reduced carbon dioxide...

Meet UW-Madison's New Chancellor Rebecca Blank

September 27, 2013 - 1:00am

Rebecca Blank, the new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been on the job a little more than two months.

Madison 'Concierge Clinic' Offers Free Care To Uninsured

September 23, 2013 - 1:00am

A Madison clinic has taken a unique approach to “concierge medicine” -- also described as “boutique medicine” and medical care the “way it used to be.” Concierge medicine started as a model where wealthy patients paid a high-set fee for unlimited access to a doctor. At Our Lady of Hope...

Dane, La Crosse Counties May Soon Expand Forensic Pathology Partnership

September 20, 2013 - 12:09pm

Dane County and La Crosse County, which share staff needed for death investigations, may soon expand their partnership. A nationwide shortage of forensic pathologists and tight budgets for local governments is prompting partnerships such as the one in southwest Wisconsin. Two years ago, Dane County switched from an elected coroner...

AFSCME President Visits Madison, Joins Solidarity Sing Along

September 18, 2013 - 2:39pm

Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), is visiting Madison this week. The head of the largest largest public employees union in the country is lending his support to the ongoing legal battle over bargaining rights for Wisconsin state workers. Today, he joined...

Shows

Big Question: What Should State Democrats Do About Burke?

Wisconsin Democrats are split on whether to support former Commerce Secretary and Trek Bicycle executive Mary Burke’s gubernatorial run now or wait until they know who else is in the race. Joy Cardin's guest political scientist discusses the issues that liberals are hashing out, as well as how...

Democratic Congressman Pocan Calls On GOP To Take Keys From Tea Party

According to Democratic Congressman Mark Pocan, "the world's greatest example of representative government has become the world's largest kindergarten." Joy Cardin talks with Pocan about the federal government shutdown, why he says the Tea Party wing has taken Congress hostage, and how a...