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Honey Paprika Chicken

August 26, 2023 - 8:00am

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions.

Examining the politics of the Marvel cinematic universe

December 15, 2022 - 4:00pm

premiere of the film 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' in London

Marvel superhero movies have made billions of dollars, and they're also filled with themes of social responsibility, public policy, and justice. We talk with a Wisconsin professor and her colleague about the politics of the Marvel universe.

Avocado Potato Salad

August 19, 2023 - 8:00am

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool.

Another music award for Madison reggae band Natty Nation

August 18, 2023 - 7:30am

Four men sit at the edge of a stage. The stage behind them is lit in bright magenta.

The Summer Music Series continues with Madison based rock/reggae band Natty Nation. We talk with their frontman as well as their keys player about their message of healing and self love. They won the Artist Of The Year award for their genre in this year’s Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards.

Let us know about your favorite Wisconsin state parks

August 15, 2023 - 3:30pm

Late summer and early fall are perfect times to visit Wisconsin's beautiful state parks and forests, and we're looking for your recommendations! We hear from you about your favorite parks to visit in and near Wisconsin.

Have we reached peak lottery?

August 14, 2023 - 3:00pm

Last week, a single ticket in Florida won the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Earlier this summer, a winning Powerball ticket in California took home over $1 billion in prize money. Why are jackpots getting bigger and bigger? The author of a new book on lotteries explains how we got here.

Claudia’s Summer Gazpacho

August 12, 2023 - 8:00am

Combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a blender and blend on the “chop” setting.

How to have more French joie de vivre in your American life

August 11, 2023 - 3:00pm

We talk to a Francophile and French literature professor about her new book exploring the French concept of joie de vivre -- translating to joy of living -- and how the French do it so well.

Remembering Sinéad O'Connor

August 10, 2023 - 4:00pm

Mourners in Ireland gathered earlier this week to say goodbye to outspoken singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor, who died last month at age fifty-six. Her career was marked by a number of highly publicized controversies, but a music journalist and author of a new book about O'Connor says that the...

Familects: Secret languages of intimacy and connection

May 25, 2023 - 3:00pm

We talk to a language expert about "familects"—the unique words and phrases we develop within our tight-knit social groups to establish and strengthen our connections to one another.

Why you feel younger in your head than you are in real life

March 3, 2023 - 3:00pm

A sign depicting an adult and child crossing the street

Research has found that on average, people over 40 think of themselves as 20 percent younger than they actually are. A journalist explains why this discrepancy between the age someone is in their mind -- also known as subjective age -- and their actual chronological age is so common.

What should be on your Wisconsin bucket list

February 27, 2023 - 3:30pm

The Wisconsin State Capital view from State Street in Madison

A Madison author and chef shares suggestions from a new book of things to do around Wisconsin before you die.

WHYsconsin: History of railroads, beginning of Rails-To-Trails

February 23, 2023 - 3:00pm

Soo Line 2719, Lake Superior Railroad Museum

A museum curator and a director with Rails-To-Trails help answer two WHYsconsin questions about the history of railroads in Wisconsin and the creation of Rails-To-Trails within the state.

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Honey Paprika Chicken

Examining the politics of the Marvel cinematic universe

Avocado Potato Salad

Another music award for Madison reggae band Natty Nation

Let us know about your favorite Wisconsin state parks

Have we reached peak lottery?

Claudia’s Summer Gazpacho

How to have more French joie de vivre in your American life

Remembering Sinéad O'Connor

Familects: Secret languages of intimacy and connection

Why you feel younger in your head than you are in real life

What should be on your Wisconsin bucket list

WHYsconsin: History of railroads, beginning of Rails-To-Trails

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