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Boosting Wisconsin's Wine Industry

August 3, 2021 - 7:30am

A worker picks frozen grapes at Wollersheim winery

We’re taking a look at how to boost Wisconsin’s wine industry. Our guest says Wisconsin is uniquely positioned to become a wine making powerhouse. We learn what climate and data has to do with it.

Grilled Chile Salmon With Lime Crema

July 31, 2021 - 8:00am

Dry the salmon well with paper towels and season it all over with salt. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic, olive oil, and lime juice; stir to form a paste.

Walk, Run, Swim Or Bike — The Most Important Exercise Is Merely Movement

July 31, 2021 - 7:30am

New York Times Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds explains why movement is so important to our daily health, why running might be overrated, and how a little bit of pain can really maximize the benefit you see from your daily workout routine.

Food Friday: Molly Baz

July 30, 2021 - 3:30pm

A clean kitchen with some cooking essentials.

Chef and salt enthusiast Molly Baz joins us to share some recipes and tips from her new cookbook, "Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes to Repeat."

Wisconsin's Renewable Energy Infrastructure And Future

July 30, 2021 - 7:00am

The threat of climate change is propelling renewable energy development. We discuss the idea for a national energy grid with interstate transmission lines and also take a look at smaller, regional approaches. Then, we learn about Wisconsin renewable energy infrastructure.

New Book Gives Tips On Being An Agritourist In Wisconsin

July 28, 2021 - 3:30pm

Containers of different types of berries.

A new book offers a guide of Wisconsin farmers markets and farms where you can grab a bite to eat, go on a tour, and immerse yourself in the farm experience. We talk with the author about some of her favorite spots in the state.

'Paint The County' Murals Bring Culture, Diversity To Portage County Townscapes

July 27, 2021 - 5:20pm

Six of 13 planned murals in Portage County are completed as part of a project which employs artists to paint murals in more rural areas of Wisconsin.

When You Set Foot On A Mountain, What Do You Owe It In Return?

July 24, 2021 - 12:30pm

Environmental philosopher and bonafide "mountain man" John Hausdoerffer explains how mountains are connected to all life on earth, and what it means to treat them as "living kin"

Steven Hall Returns To Bend Readers' Minds Further With 'Maxwell's Demon'

July 24, 2021 - 11:00am

pages 280 and 281 of Steven Hall's novel, "Maxwell's Demon" featuring typographical element leaves

Steven Hall talks about his mysterious, mind-bending novel, "Maxwell's Demon." The book explores big ideas like entropy and thought experiments, and it will undoubtedly have readers questioning reality.

Writer Brian Broome Shares His Experiences With Blackness, Masculinity And Addiction

July 24, 2021 - 11:00am

Brian Broome talks about his intimate, innovative memoir, "Punch Me Up to the Gods." In the book, he shares his experiences with Blackness, masculinity and addiction.

From Sketches To Late Night: The Journey Of Comedian Trevor Moore

July 24, 2021 - 11:00am

If you pull back on Trevor Moore’s career, sitting behind a desk hosting a late-night comedy show seems inevitable. Moore – who helms Comedy Central's popular web series, "The Trevor Moore Show" – told WPR’s "BETA" he was always obsessed with the format.

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Boosting Wisconsin's Wine Industry

Grilled Chile Salmon With Lime Crema

Walk, Run, Swim Or Bike — The Most Important Exercise Is Merely Movement

Food Friday: Molly Baz

Wisconsin's Renewable Energy Infrastructure And Future

New Book Gives Tips On Being An Agritourist In Wisconsin

'Paint The County' Murals Bring Culture, Diversity To Portage County Townscapes

When You Set Foot On A Mountain, What Do You Owe It In Return?

Steven Hall Returns To Bend Readers' Minds Further With 'Maxwell's Demon'

Writer Brian Broome Shares His Experiences With Blackness, Masculinity And Addiction

From Sketches To Late Night: The Journey Of Comedian Trevor Moore

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