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Ragtime Plays the Milwaukee Rep

The musical, Ragtime, tells a powerful story of three groups of Americans at the turn of the Century; A white upper middle class family, an African American couple, and struggling Eastern Eurpoean immigrant. Poverty, race and class struggle is the theme and The Milwaukee Rep is staging an...

Marquette Professor: Pope's Comments On Social Issues Blunt, Appreciative

After saying the Catholic Church needs to break away from its "obsession" with same-sex marriage, abortion and contraception, Pope Francis is attacking the global economy for worshipping the "god of money." Joy Cardin's guest Vatican expert says the pope's comments are refreshing - that...

State Gun Laws

Last week in Colorado, two state senators who had backed stronger gun laws lost recall elections. This hour of the program, Kathleen Dunn and her guest examine how states are responding to the gun legislation debate.

Doors Open Milwaukee

This weekend, the doors to over 100 historic Milwaukee buildings are open- free-of-charge to the public –from churches to office buildings, theaters to work sites, museums to hotels, clubs to universities; all sites of historic, architectural, cultural, or commercial interest. Join Kathleen and...

More Than 100 Milwaukee Buildings Open To Tours This Weekend

Week in Review: Syria Latest, Act 10, Protesters At Packers Game

The White House says Russia’s prestige is on the line as a diplomatic solution to secure Syria’s chemical weapons plays out. In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin’s guests of opposing political perspectives discuss the latest developments and how they say the U.S. should act. Plus, they weigh in...

Mine Hearing, Bomb Sniffing Dogs, A Day For Grace

Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert check in with WPR's State Capitol Reporter, Shawn Johnson on the public hearings on mining happening this week. Then they'll learn about bomb sniffing dogs, and the new play in Milwaukee dealing with suicide "A Day for Grace."

Going Hog Wild In Wisconsin For The 110th Year

Harley-Davidson fans are getting all revved up for the company’s 110th anniversary bash, which kicks off Thursday in Milwaukee and runs through the weekend. Joy Cardin’s guest Harley executive and fanatic discusses what makes this particular motorcycle a cultural icon in Wisconsin, and invites...

Crime In Milwaukee, A New Mammal

Veronica Rueckert and Gene Purcell examine Wisconsinites' sometimes conflicting views on crime and punishment, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. Also, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wants to add 100 new police officers to city streets. Will this reduce crime in Milwaukee...

Higher Ed Reform, Smartest Kids, Curious WI

Veronica Rueckert and Gene Purcell discuss the President Obama's new plan to make higher education more accessible and affordable. They'll also look at education systems around the world to find out what works...and what doesn't. In their "Curious Wisconsin segment, they'll try to solve the...

Worker Cooperatives

Worker cooperatives are workplaces that are owned and controlled by the people who work in them. The two central characteristics are that workers invest in and own the business and decision-making is democratic. Many worker cooperatives exist right here in Wisconsin, and Kathleen's guest,...