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'Hip-Hop Evolution' Features Rap Music's Architects And Legends

February 16, 2019 - 11:00am

An award-winning emcee himself, Shad Kabango confesses to WPR’s "BETA" that he’s a bit star-struck when sitting down to interview his hip-hop idols in his new Peabody Award-winning Netflix documentary series, "Hip-Hop Evolution."

Neuroscientist And Novelist Put Creativity Under A Microscope

February 15, 2019 - 5:15pm

Is there a science of creativity, one that can answer that vexing question? That moment of creation, when something new happens — a new character, or a third act surprise — what sparks it?

Poet Who Wrote About Milwaukee's Fair Housing Struggle Named Poet Laureate

February 15, 2019 - 5:10pm

Peggy Rozga has been named a Wisconsin Poet Laureate, serving as an ambassador for poetry and creativity through her 2020 term.

Historic Hotel Is Reopening In Downtown Green Bay

February 15, 2019 - 12:55pm

A historic hotel is reopening in downtown Green Bay.

RECIPE: Sticky Lamb Ribs, Hot And Sweet

February 15, 2019 - 6:00am

Sticky Lamb Ribs Hot Sweet Cookbook Maple Syrup Sweet Nature

Reprinted from Sweet Nature: A Cook's Guide to Using Honey and Maple Syrup with permission from publisher the University of Minnesota Press, 2019. It’s easy to forget about lamb ribs, but they are super easy to cook and finger-licking delicious. They’re perfect for a casual supper, no forks necessary. SERVES:...

RECIPE: Winter Salad Of Roasted Squash With Maple Pickled Shallots

February 15, 2019 - 6:00am

Winter Salad Maple Syrup Sweet Nature Cookbook

Reprinted from Sweet Nature: A Cook's Guide to Using Honey and Maple Syrup with permission from publisher the University of Minnesota Press, 2019. Make this salad for a special dinner. It involves a number of steps but is well worth the time and effort. Plus, you’ll be rewarded with extra...

RECIPE: Cranapple Baked Oatmeal

February 15, 2019 - 6:00am

Reprinted from Sweet Nature: A Cook's Guide to Using Honey and Maple Syrup with permission from publisher the University of Minnesota Press, 2019. Be sure to use the old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant oats. To save time in the morning, assemble this dish the night before, store in the refrigerator,...

Nothing But You

February 14, 2019 - 11:30am

Robert Schumann on his way to Zwickau, wrote to Clara Wieck on the eve of Valentine's Day 1836: “It's all I can do to keep my eyes open. For the last two hours I've been waiting for the express mail coach. The roads are so bad that it may be...

Alma Mahler: 'Malevolent Muse' Or Early Feminist Composer?

February 14, 2019 - 6:00am

Alma Mahler inspired symphonies, poems and paintings. She was lover and muse to some of the most celebrated artists of the early 20th century. Novelist Mary Sharratt thinks Alma Mahler would have been a great artist in her own right — if she hadn’t been born a woman.

Young La Crosse Boy Renowned Worldwide For Crochet Skills

February 13, 2019 - 4:15pm

Eleven-year-old Jonah Larson joins us to talk about how he got into crocheting and what it feels like to be recognized around the world for his textile work.

Zorba Paster: Look At The Science Behind Alternative Medicine

February 13, 2019 - 5:00pm

Alternative and complementary medicines can answer many questions Western medicine doesn't. But before you spend your money, know what you’re buying. If you believe in science and a therapy has been proven to be worthless, then chuck it. If it hasn’t been studied scientifically, then use your common sense.

How Corporations And Advertising Shaped 20th Century America's Culinary Culture

February 12, 2019 - 7:15am

Jell-O casseroles. Ham banana rolls. Sauerkraut cake. They may sound gross now, but dishes like these shaped and dominated American cuisine for the better part of a century. That’s according to our guest this hour, who looks at how corporations have used advertising and cookbooks to sell 20th century America on everything from pineapples to SPAM...and how those actions are still impacting our food landscape today.

A New Take On Growing Old As A Woman

February 11, 2019 - 3:00pm

Many of us consider growing old to be a nuisance or something to dread, but the author of a new book says equipped with the right skills and mindset we can push forward, adapting to whatever life hands us. We talk about the stereotypes and challenges women face as they...

Give Kids More Time To Be Bored

February 7, 2019 - 3:00pm

Adults and children alike are guilty of filling their free time with phone/tablet/electronic device time. Instead of being bored and staring into space, we take out our phones and stare at them. We talk to a writer who says we should put those devices away and let boredom regain control...

Why Millenials Feel Burnt Out On Life

February 5, 2019 - 4:00pm

In the past, millennials have been frequently used as a way to ascribe what's right or wrong with young people today, but by now, most millennials are well into adulthood. Millennials grew up in the cusp of change, with parenting becoming more intensive and more safety-concerned, unions fading, careers changing,...

Looking At - And Debunking - Myths About Teenagers

February 5, 2019 - 7:15am

High school cheerleaders write letters to Santa

For some, there's a sense that teenagers these days are badly behaved, and don't meet the standards set by generations before them. That stereotype, according to a guest psychologist, is incorrect. Join us as we consider and debunk myths about adolescence using the latest scientific research.

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'Hip-Hop Evolution' Features Rap Music's Architects And Legends

Neuroscientist And Novelist Put Creativity Under A Microscope

Poet Who Wrote About Milwaukee's Fair Housing Struggle Named Poet Laureate

Historic Hotel Is Reopening In Downtown Green Bay

RECIPE: Sticky Lamb Ribs, Hot And Sweet

RECIPE: Winter Salad Of Roasted Squash With Maple Pickled Shallots

RECIPE: Cranapple Baked Oatmeal

Nothing But You

Alma Mahler: 'Malevolent Muse' Or Early Feminist Composer?

Young La Crosse Boy Renowned Worldwide For Crochet Skills

Zorba Paster: Look At The Science Behind Alternative Medicine

How Corporations And Advertising Shaped 20th Century America's Culinary Culture

A New Take On Growing Old As A Woman

Give Kids More Time To Be Bored

Why Millenials Feel Burnt Out On Life

Looking At - And Debunking - Myths About Teenagers

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