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A Year Of Reckoning And Loss In The World Of Sports

November 7, 2020 - 7:45am

There's never been a year in sports quite like 2020. Sportswriter Kurt Streeter spoke to "To The Best Of Our Knowledge" executive producer Steve Paulson about how a pandemic and a presidential election have turned the entire world of sports upside-down.

TV Critic Picks 5 Television Shows To Watch This Winter

November 5, 2020 - 12:10pm

It’s been a long, tough week of political and coronavirus pandemic news. And when things feel too exhausting and overwhelming, binge-watching a few new shows can be a welcome break.

Reading Recommendations From Wisconsin Author Chloe Benjamin

November 5, 2020 - 5:00am

For Wisconsin author Chloe Benjamin, reading has been an opportunity to both escape and engage with the world during the pandemic.

The Best TV And Streaming Shows Of 2020

November 3, 2020 - 4:30pm

When we need a break from political news, there are plenty of new shows on TV and streaming platforms to check out. A television critic joins us to share some of her favorites, and we ask for your recommendations too.

New Packers Robots Help Keep Team Connected

November 2, 2020 - 5:20am

Ohmni Labs, which specializes in telepresence robots, said 14 professional sports teams have invested in the machines, including the Green Bay Packers. The company has also seen demand spike from health care, education and even virtual tourism clients amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Chipotle Chicken Mango Salad

October 31, 2020 - 8:00am

Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the ground chipotle, cumin, cayenne and salt.

What Role Did Camp Randall Play In The Civil War?

October 31, 2020 - 5:00am

UW-Madison's Camp Randall Stadium stands on ground that used to be part of a Civil War training camp. We find out why, and how it became a massive football stadium instead of residential housing.

Scary Stories And Horror Reading For Kids And Teens

October 27, 2020 - 3:00pm

author Maurice Sendak poses with one of the characters from his book "Where the Wild Things Are".

What does reading scary stories do for us for when we encounter scary things in real life? We talk with a Wisconsin children's librarian about horror and scary books for children and teens, and invite you to share your favorites.

Reports Of Positive Antigen Test For Mertz Highlight Challenges Of Playing Amid Pandemic

October 27, 2020 - 5:40am

Daily antigen testing helped make Big Ten football possible, league officials said. But it doesn't completely eliminate the risk of infection, said Dr. Omai Garner of UCLA.

Mourning The Little Pleasures Lost During The Pandemic, And Finding New Ones

October 26, 2020 - 5:35am

As the pandemic settled in and the small routines and pleasures of a regular day started to feel like a distant memory, writer Kristen Radtke turned to her husband and said, "I miss everything."

Can We Not? How The Pandemic Has Made Burnout Worse Than Ever

October 26, 2020 - 5:35am

At this moment in the pandemic, many of us are exhausted. Bone-tired, burned out, even if we won’t admit it. Work, home, school,and even the hours and days and months are blurred together. What should we do about it?

The Most Audacious Con Man You've Never Heard Of

October 24, 2020 - 11:00am

Miles Harvey talks about his book, "The King of Confidence: A Tale of Utopian Dreamers, Frontier Schemers, True Believers, False Prophets, and the Murder of an American Monarch." The book explores the life of the audacious confidence man, James Jesse Strang.

Matt Berninger Goes Solo With A Little Help From Booker T. Jones

October 24, 2020 - 8:10am

Matt Berninger (photo by Chantal Anderson)

The National's Matt Berninger recently spoke with Doug Gordon of WPR's "BETA" about enlisting music legend Booker T. Jones to produce and arrange his new solo album, "Serpentine Prison."

Juicy Lucy Burgers

October 24, 2020 - 8:00am

In a large bowl combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Delving Into The Symbolism Of Confederate Monuments In The South

October 23, 2020 - 3:00pm

A northern journalist finds himself in the middle of a clash about Confederate monuments in the South. He joins us to share what he learned about their symbolism, and the legacy of white supremacy.

How Wisconsin Became The First State To Ratify The 19th Amendment

October 23, 2020 - 5:55am

With the help of women's rights groups across the state and some prominent change-makers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment after it passed Congress on June 4, 1919.

Wisconsin Ultrarunners Encourage 'Finding Joy' In Challenging Yourself

October 22, 2020 - 12:00pm

For 211 miles, Annie Weiss ran through roots, rocks, road and gravel from the Wisconsin border to the Michigan border along the North Country Trail in early October.

A Presidential Term In Tweets

October 21, 2020 - 4:45pm

A masked person walks past a screen displaying President Trump tweet

The way a president communicates with the country can have lasting impact. We speak with a reporter who reviewed President Trump's term through the lens of his tweets. We discuss which tweets were the most newsworthy, surprising, and those that had the most impact.

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A Year Of Reckoning And Loss In The World Of Sports

TV Critic Picks 5 Television Shows To Watch This Winter

Reading Recommendations From Wisconsin Author Chloe Benjamin

The Best TV And Streaming Shows Of 2020

New Packers Robots Help Keep Team Connected

Chipotle Chicken Mango Salad

What Role Did Camp Randall Play In The Civil War?

Scary Stories And Horror Reading For Kids And Teens

Reports Of Positive Antigen Test For Mertz Highlight Challenges Of Playing Amid Pandemic

Mourning The Little Pleasures Lost During The Pandemic, And Finding New Ones

Can We Not? How The Pandemic Has Made Burnout Worse Than Ever

The Most Audacious Con Man You've Never Heard Of

Matt Berninger Goes Solo With A Little Help From Booker T. Jones

Juicy Lucy Burgers

Delving Into The Symbolism Of Confederate Monuments In The South

How Wisconsin Became The First State To Ratify The 19th Amendment

Wisconsin Ultrarunners Encourage 'Finding Joy' In Challenging Yourself

A Presidential Term In Tweets

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