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How the English language just grew by 370 words

September 20, 2022 - 4:00pm

We discuss the recent updates to Merriam-Webster's dictionary with a pair of word nerds.

BJ Hollars' favorite new books from 2022

December 6, 2022 - 3:00pm

A person with long hair looks at books on a book shelf

A UW-Eau Claire English professor shares some of his favorite new books, and we hear from listeners about what they've been reading all year.

Cucumber, Beet & Pistachio Salad

December 3, 2022 - 8:00am

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss beets with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; spread out in single layers on 2 large rimmed baking sheets.

Holiday gift-giving in a time of inflation

December 2, 2022 - 3:00pm

Although new data shows that inflation slowed in October, prices have still gone up significantly -- nearly 8 percent - - compared to 2021. We talk about how to keep your holiday gift-giving affordable in spite of inflation.

Why we're in the final days of social media

November 30, 2022 - 3:00pm

Our guest suggests we embrace the possible ruination of social media as we know it.

Before you cozy up for hygge, get outdoors for friluftsliv

November 29, 2022 - 4:30pm

We learn about friluftsliv , the outdoors cousin of the popular Scandinavian coziness lifestyle hygge .

[RECIPE] Pine Needle Sugar Cookies

November 29, 2022 - 11:00am

Branches of a white pine tree hold drops of water.

Here is a way to make a beautiful green cookie without using any food coloring. The lime in this recipe is a noticeable flavor so if you want to taste more the pine, leave out the lime.

Next year's Milwaukee Ballet 'Nutcracker' production will be 'even more magical' — if it can raise the money

November 29, 2022 - 5:40am

Milwaukee Ballet artistic director Michael Pink knows better than to mess with tradition. But he’s taking a "more magical" spin on one of the country's fabled, beloved stories: "The Nutcracker."

Chicken Empanadas

November 26, 2022 - 8:00am

Bring barley and 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.

'Me, not me': Anne Strainchamps and Ray Suarez talk about reporting on poverty and why the care economy matters

November 26, 2022 - 6:35am

The hosts of TTBOOK's "Going for Broke" series discuss reporting on poverty and how to give economic insight a tone of empathy and a tangible sense of human connection.

Why you should keep doing the things you're bad at -- but enjoy

October 4, 2022 - 4:00pm

We discuss why it can be more beneficial to continue -- rather than quit -- an activity you're not good at doing.

The story of the Wisconsin-based company behind 'Dungeons & Dragons'

August 16, 2022 - 4:00pm

20-sided dice are used in Dungeons and Dragons to determine the success or failure of an action.

We learn what led to the rise and fall of the Lake Geneva-headquartered company that set the standard for role-playing tabletop games.

Comedian Jena Friedman is not trying to make you feel comfortable

November 19, 2022 - 11:00am

closeup of Jena Friedman onstage from her Peacock comedy special, "Ladykiller"

Comedian Jena Friedman talks about her Peacock stand-up special, "Ladykiller." She has described it as "an hour of dark feminist stand-up comedy."

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How the English language just grew by 370 words

BJ Hollars' favorite new books from 2022

Cucumber, Beet & Pistachio Salad

Holiday gift-giving in a time of inflation

Why we're in the final days of social media

Before you cozy up for hygge, get outdoors for friluftsliv

[RECIPE] Pine Needle Sugar Cookies

Next year's Milwaukee Ballet 'Nutcracker' production will be 'even more magical' — if it can raise the money

Chicken Empanadas

'Me, not me': Anne Strainchamps and Ray Suarez talk about reporting on poverty and why the care economy matters

Why you should keep doing the things you're bad at -- but enjoy

The story of the Wisconsin-based company behind 'Dungeons & Dragons'

Comedian Jena Friedman is not trying to make you feel comfortable

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