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Route 51

“Route 51” is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the north-central Wisconsin area, as well as featuring regional music, culture and arts. Topics include proposed legislation, sustainability, health care, economics, agriculture and the justice system. “Route 51” is repeated Fridays at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WHRM 90.9 FM Wausau.

Schedule

The Ideas Network, WLBL 930 AM Auburndale/Stevens Point, WLBL 91.9 FM, W267BB 101.3 FM Wausau, W256CZ FM 99.1 Stevens Point, W265DC 100.9 FM Marshfield, WHBM 90.3 FM Park Falls, WHSF FM 89.9 Rhinelander/Eagle River, WHAA 89.1 FM Adams/Wisconsin Rapids, Fridays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Latest Episodes

  • May 3, The UniverCity Alliance in Central Wisconsin

    An innovative program at UW-Madison is connecting communities throughout Wisconsin to education, outreach, technical assistance and research to help local governments solve challenges and improve livability and wellbeing. UniverCity Alliance, […]

    May 3, The UniverCity Alliance in Central Wisconsin
  • April 26, ‘Bad River’ Documentary

    The battle between the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians in northwestern Wisconsin and Enbridge over an oil pipeline that runs through tribal land has […]

    April 26, ‘Bad River’ Documentary
  • April 12, SANE Nurse Program

    The experience of sexual assault is deeply devastating for survivors and their loved ones. At Aspirus, a team of nurses with specialized training works with survivors, performing Sexual Assault Nurse […]

  • April 5, Backstage at the Symphony

    Local symphonies play an important role in Wisconsin communities, bringing people together in a way that only music can. The concert experience guides both new and seasoned listeners, encouraging them […]

    April 5, Backstage at the Symphony
  • March 15, Project Blue Book UFOs

    In the 1950s and 60s, a unit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio collected and investigated UFO sightings – including quite a few in Wisconsin communities. The Air Force […]

    March 15, Project Blue Book UFOs

Meet The Staff