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CIA Analyst's New Book Investigates Examples Of Fake News Throughout History

August 3, 2020 - 6:05am

Sharing tips that she used in her career to spot misinformation, Cindy Otis' new book, "True or False? A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News," reveals different ways that misinformation can be spotted, and dives deep into the ways fake news twisted knowledge of historic events.

Chef And Dietitian Offer Tips On How To Treat Chronic Inflammation

August 3, 2020 - 5:55am

Mee McCormick knows a lot about the gut. Paralyzed by her own digestive issues for years, she adopted eating habits that reduced inflammation and nourished her good gut bacteria.

Cold Cucumber Soup

August 1, 2020 - 8:00am

In a blender, combine the chopped cucumber and diced avocado with the yogurt, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, dill, parsley, tarragon and the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Blend until smooth....

Food Friday: Cooking With Summer Produce

July 31, 2020 - 3:00pm

Now that your corn, tomatoes, eggplants, zucchinis and more are ready to be harvested from your garden, what are you going to do with them? In this week's Food Friday, we talk about how to get the most out of our summer produce.

A Look At The Legacy Of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

July 30, 2020 - 4:30pm

A woman looks at an image of the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga.

Civil rights icon and longtime Georgia congressman John Lewis will be laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday. We look back at Lewis' life and what his legacy means for the fight for racial equality and justice.

Podcasters And Best Friends Say A Great Friendship Requires More Attention Than You Might Be Giving

July 30, 2020 - 3:00pm

Ann Friedan (l) leans on friend Aminatou Sow in a green space.

The creators of the podcast 'Call Your Girlfriend' take a close look at their decade-long friendship: talking about major fall outs, periods of growth, and the science of friendship in their new book. We talk with them about their biggest learning lessons and hear about important friendships in your lives.

A Bipartisan Search For Common Ground In The US

July 29, 2020 - 4:30pm

A supporter of President Donald Trump, right, clashes with an anti-Trump protester, left.

A pair of friends -- a Republican and a Democrat -- traveled the country in recent years to better understand each other's political differences. We talk with them about their unlikely friendship, what they learned about America's partisan divide, and how we can come together.

Local Artist Documents The Experience Of COVID-19 Health Care Workers Through Art

July 29, 2020 - 4:20pm

A black and white collage of photos of six cloth face masks emboridered with quotes from health care workers.

A Milwaukee-based artist is embroidering the anonymous statements from healthcare workers around the world onto face masks to document their experience and emotions related to COVID-19. We talk with the artist about the project and its meaning to her.

How Clothes Influence How We Perceive Others

July 28, 2020 - 3:45pm

We find out what a recent study found in how our perceptions of people are affected by the clothing they are wearing. And we look at how that may intersect with racist assumptions.

The High Costs — And Potential Gains — Of Migration, Both Animal And Human

July 25, 2020 - 5:20pm

Science journalist Sonia Shah, herself the child of Indian immigrants, has long been fascinated with the way animals, people and even microbes move. Speaking with "To The Best Of Our Knowledge," she said that migration is both a crisis and an opportunity.

Mozzarella, Tomato & Orzo Salad

July 25, 2020 - 8:00am

In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Give it a taste and adjust the salt and crushed red pepper to your liking.

Baseball Is Back: Here's How The 2020 Season Will Look Different For The Brewers

July 24, 2020 - 12:30pm

After months of delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, Major League Baseball is back. The Milwaukee Brewers open their abbreviated regular season against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Friday. Here's how baseball will be different this season.

Milwaukee Native's Film 'Mucho Mucho Amor' Tells The Story Of Famed TV Astrologer

July 22, 2020 - 4:15pm

Walter Mercado astrologer mucho amor netflix

Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado was a television institution for millions of Spanish-speaking households for more than 30 years. A Milwaukee native's new documentary tells his story. She joins us to talk about Mercado's groundbreaking image and his message of love.

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CIA Analyst's New Book Investigates Examples Of Fake News Throughout History

Chef And Dietitian Offer Tips On How To Treat Chronic Inflammation

Cold Cucumber Soup

Food Friday: Cooking With Summer Produce

A Look At The Legacy Of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

Podcasters And Best Friends Say A Great Friendship Requires More Attention Than You Might Be Giving

A Bipartisan Search For Common Ground In The US

Local Artist Documents The Experience Of COVID-19 Health Care Workers Through Art

How Clothes Influence How We Perceive Others

The High Costs — And Potential Gains — Of Migration, Both Animal And Human

Mozzarella, Tomato & Orzo Salad

Baseball Is Back: Here's How The 2020 Season Will Look Different For The Brewers

Milwaukee Native's Film 'Mucho Mucho Amor' Tells The Story Of Famed TV Astrologer

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