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The Stories Behind Wisconsin's Bandstands

August 2, 2019 - 6:30am

A band shell in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Summertime in Wisconsin is flush with concerts and festivals in city parks. And one common backdrop to these gatherings is the bandshell, a bandstand shaped like a seashell. We talk with a retiree who has made a hobby of visiting and learning about bandshells across Wisconsin over the past decade.

Wisconsin Weekend: 60th Annual Lumberjack Championships

August 2, 2019 - 6:00am

The 60th Lumberjack World Championships are this weekend in Hayward. We look into the history of the event, which features chopping, sawing, axe throwing, log rolling and more.

Lumberjack World Championships Showcases Sawyers, Log-Rollers, Pole-Climbers And More

August 1, 2019 - 1:45pm

The Lumberjack World Championships kick off Thursday, bringing some 15,000 people to Hayward to watch the world’s fastest sawyers, pole-climbers and log-rollers.

Snake Soup And Other New Foods At 2019 State Fair

July 31, 2019 - 6:30am

Wisconsin State Fair patron eating deep fried olives on a stick.

You can find dozens of new foods at this year’s State Fair, including a brownie waffle stick, a jalapeño popper hot dog and snake soup. Of course, you can also stick with the cream puffs. Our guest previews new foods and attractions for the 11-day annual event, which begins Thursday in West Allis.

Psychology Of Binge-Watching

July 30, 2019 - 6:00am

A London psychologist recently claimed that binge- watching certain TV shows can alleviate anxiety. But other studies claim that watching television for long periods of time can be hazardous to our health. Our guest explores the psychology behind binge-watching and what it does to our minds.

Madison Music Video Highlights Invisibility Of The Homeless

July 30, 2019 - 5:40am

A new music video from a Madison-area band and director is highlighting the invisibility homeless people face.

The Expansion Of Food TV

July 29, 2019 - 3:00pm

With more viewers hungry for culinary TV, streaming services and channels alike are doubling down on food content. We're joined by a food writer who's followed the rise of food television to learn how we got here and where the industry could be headed.

Caring For Fruit Gardens Midsummer

July 29, 2019 - 6:15am

Midsummer weather is hot and some gardeners are tending to their fruit with special care. Our guest shares advice to keep gardens thriving throughout these warm days of summer. Plus, we learn how to prepare our fruit plants for fall.

Journalist Vivien Goldman Explains How Punk Rock Still Sustains, Especially For Women

July 27, 2019 - 11:00am

Vivien Goldman is a pioneering post-punk musician and journalist. She’s also the author of "Revenge of the She-Punks: A Feminist Music History from Poly Styrene to Pussy Riot."

'Wild And Crazy Guys' And A Golden Age Of American Comedy

July 27, 2019 - 11:00am

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase

Author Nick de Semlyen suggests the comedy mavericks of the 1980s changed Hollywood forever in his book, "Wild And Crazy Guys."

Cold Cucumber Soup

July 27, 2019 - 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: Go-To Meals

July 26, 2019 - 3:00pm

Friends and family are coming over, and you need to put something on the table. What do you do? On this edition of Food Friday, we explore our go-to dishes for everything from events to weeknight dinners and get tips from listeners.

How Women's Voices Get Silenced (And How You Can Learn To Speak Up)

July 26, 2019 - 3:00pm

Vocal coach and former radio host Veronica Rueckert on the power of women's voices.

Hmong Festival Brings Community Together For 'Entertainment, Competition And Joy'

July 26, 2019 - 11:25am

The Hmong Wausau Festival celebrates Hmong culture with sports, singing and dancing competitions. The growing festival is in its third year.

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The Stories Behind Wisconsin's Bandstands

Wisconsin Weekend: 60th Annual Lumberjack Championships

Lumberjack World Championships Showcases Sawyers, Log-Rollers, Pole-Climbers And More

Snake Soup And Other New Foods At 2019 State Fair

Psychology Of Binge-Watching

Madison Music Video Highlights Invisibility Of The Homeless

The Expansion Of Food TV

Caring For Fruit Gardens Midsummer

Journalist Vivien Goldman Explains How Punk Rock Still Sustains, Especially For Women

'Wild And Crazy Guys' And A Golden Age Of American Comedy

Cold Cucumber Soup

Food Friday: Go-To Meals

How Women's Voices Get Silenced (And How You Can Learn To Speak Up)

Hmong Festival Brings Community Together For 'Entertainment, Competition And Joy'

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