Science Fiction & The Future, News, Food Friday

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Could science fiction writers help shape the future of our world? Veronica Rueckert and Cynthia Schuster will find out. We’ll also explore why women and minorities are still vastly underrepresented in media and learn how to pair fish with wine on Food Friday.

Featured in this Show

  • Playing In The Science Fiction Sandbox

    The realm of plausible science fiction is the perfect playground for writers interested in exploring the ideas that could shape our future world, according to our guest today. We’ll hear about that, and a writing contest sponsored by WPR’s To the Best of Our Knowledge.

  • Women and Minority Voices Still Largely Missing From Media Landscape

    According to the 2014 Status of Women in the US Media Report, just issued by the Women’s Media Center, women are still vastly underrepresented in media. Central Time explores how lack of diversity affects the media landscape and society.

  • Food Friday: Fish With Red Wine

    Common wisdom says you should pair fish with white wine. But one of WPR’s in-house foodies decided to go against the grain and try pairing fish with red wine. She shares her conclusions and suggestions for trying it at home.

Episode Credits

  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Cynthia Schuster Host
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Andrea Koppel Guest

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