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Initiative To Promote Use Of Misshapen Produce To Fight Food Waster Comes To Milwaukee

June 27, 2018 - 3:45pm

A company that works to fight food waste through promoting and selling misshapen produce will be available in the Milwaukee area thanks to a partnership with a Wisconsin cooperative. Our guests join us to explore the latest details and discuss why using ugly - but edible - produce is good...

Second Largest Collection Of Maps In Country Calls UW-Milwaukee Home

June 26, 2018 - 4:15pm

UW-Milwaukee is home to the American Geographical Society Library, which has more than 1.3 million items ranging from maps to atlases to books. We talk to the curator about its history, about the 40th anniversary of its arrival at the university and how people use the collection today.

Food Friday: Exploring Soul Food!

June 22, 2018 - 3:30pm

On this edition of Food Friday, join us as we explore soul food! We check in with a James Beard award winning author about the history of this cuisine and learn about new trends.

What Makes Ice Cream So Good? Science!

June 22, 2018 - 3:45pm

When it’s piled on top of a waffle cone, in your hand on a hot summer day, ice cream seems like a simple treat. It’s actually far from it. So much so, that the University of Wisconsin-Madison has an entire program devoted to the study of frozen desserts.

Want To Travel, Eat Out Alone, But Too Nervous? Expert Recommends Starting Small

June 21, 2018 - 3:40pm

Does the thought of eating out or traveling solo make you uncomfortable? Excited? Maybe both? What for many years seemed like a social taboo, can be an empowering experience, and appears to be on the rise, according to Bella DePaulo who has been studying single people in American society for more than 20 years.

Grilled Peaches with Burrata

June 21, 2018 - 8:00am

In a small saucepan, set over medium heat, add the balsamic vinegar. Cook until it reduces by half and is very syrup-y; do not walk away since this happens in about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl (it’ll thicken as it cools) and set aside.

70 Years Since The Polaroid Camera Was Invented By Edwin Land

June 20, 2018 - 3:45pm

In 1948, something revolutionary happened in photography. Edwin Land invented a camera that no longer required its user to take their film to a darkroom for development. Instead, he had invented the instant photo and created the first Polaroid camera. The Polaroid today still holds sentiment and charm, and you...

A Comedian's Guide To Reading Classics In The Modern Age

June 19, 2018 - 2:15pm

Writer, classicist, and stand-up comic Natalie Haynes makes a strong case for reading ancient Greek and Roman literature in the modern age.

Crying At Work Is Considered Unprofessional By Most, Psychologist Says

June 18, 2018 - 4:15pm

While a recent survey found that 45 percent of people said they have cried a work, a psychologist says crying in the workplace is considered by most to be unprofessional.

Wisconsin Women Play Ball In The 1940s And 1950s

June 18, 2018 - 3:15pm

When World War II began, baseball leagues experienced a great loss of team players, forcing many to dissolve. While many young men were drafted to fight, many young women were given the opportunity to play. In order to keep baseball alive, a new league was created, now known as the...

Author Carmen Maria Machado Isn't Afraid

June 16, 2018 - 11:00am

Author Carmen Maria Machado's award-winning and inventive collection of short stories, "Her Body and Other Parties" displays her relentless courage.

Salmon and Black Bean Tostadas

June 16, 2018 - 8:00am

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Place on 2 baking sheets. Bake, turning once, until light brown, 12 to 14 minutes.

What Can We Learn From A Community's Vacant Buildings?

June 15, 2018 - 3:15pm

Take a trip to most cities in America, and you’re likely to find the occasional vacant or abandoned building. To a city, these buildings often are viewed as blight...but to a community, well, there’s often more there than what initially meets the eye. A UW researcher takes us inside her...

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Initiative To Promote Use Of Misshapen Produce To Fight Food Waster Comes To Milwaukee

Second Largest Collection Of Maps In Country Calls UW-Milwaukee Home

Food Friday: Exploring Soul Food!

What Makes Ice Cream So Good? Science!

Want To Travel, Eat Out Alone, But Too Nervous? Expert Recommends Starting Small

Grilled Peaches with Burrata

70 Years Since The Polaroid Camera Was Invented By Edwin Land

A Comedian's Guide To Reading Classics In The Modern Age

Crying At Work Is Considered Unprofessional By Most, Psychologist Says

Wisconsin Women Play Ball In The 1940s And 1950s

Author Carmen Maria Machado Isn't Afraid

Salmon and Black Bean Tostadas

What Can We Learn From A Community's Vacant Buildings?

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