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Comedian Ginny Hogan Turns The Conference Room Tables In 'Toxic Femininity'

September 14, 2019 - 11:00am

Ginny Hogan, a stand-up comedian and satire writer, takes on office gender politics in "Toxic Femininity in the Workplace."

The 'BETA' Team Shares Their First Horror Film Scares

September 14, 2019 - 11:00am

Invasion of the Body Snatchers Film Still

"BETA" hosts J. Carlisle Larsen and Doug Gordon sit down with Technical Director Steve Gotcher to share their first frights from a horror film.

Miriam's Lentils

September 14, 2019 - 8:00am

Dice and fry 2 or 3 cooking onions

Daring Is Scaring In Wisconsin

September 13, 2019 - 4:15pm

On this Friday the thirteenth we talk with a well-traveled ghost hunter about some of the most haunted places in Wisconsin -- and what he's experienced taking on all sorts of legendary dares.

Food Friday: Lasagna

September 13, 2019 - 3:00pm

We lean into the stacked baked pasta dish and talk about the different creative forms it can take.

Wisconsin Country Music Historian Featured In New PBS Documentary

September 13, 2019 - 3:30pm

Country music historian Bill Malone has been a fan all of his life. The first music he heard was old country songs sung by his mother, like "I’ll Be All Smiles Tonight" and "Little Rosewood Casket."

Zorba Paster: Planning Can Help Avoid Serious Falls

September 13, 2019 - 1:30pm

With the days getting shorter, the nights getting longer, my eyes getting worse, my balance a bit off — certainly more off than when I was in my 20s — falling is a concern. Or, more precisely, not falling.

Wisconsin Weekend: Wine Festivals And Wineries

September 13, 2019 - 6:30am

For this Wisconsin Weekend, we take a look at the many wine festivals coming up around the state, and talk with a wine producer about how it’s possible for grapes to thrive in our state’s cold climate.

Ancient Grains, Native Corn And The Doomsday Seed Vault: How Growing Food Might Survive Disaster

September 13, 2019 - 6:05am

Most of us get our food from the grocery store, not the fields where it grows. But if you really want to understand where our food comes from — and the potential threats to the food supply — you have to think about seeds.

Wisconsin Ensemble Mixes Classical And Bluegrass Music

September 10, 2019 - 3:30pm

We talk with one of the members of Graminy, an award-winning Wisconsin musical group that blends classical and bluegrass. They touch on themes like the environment, cultural events, and the feel of the Midwest.

How To Raise A Reader

September 10, 2019 - 3:00pm

It's one thing to teach a child to read. It's another to teach a child to love reading. Our guest shares some tips to help young readers, from toddlers to teenagers, develop a lifelong love of reading.

Finding The Best Fall Foliage In Wisconsin

September 9, 2019 - 4:20pm

Wisconsin's department of tourism has a new Fall color report out for where and when to find the best fall foliage. We learn about how the list comes together, and how to use it.

Spinach and Chicken Tortilla Casserole

September 7, 2019 - 8:00am

Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

New UW-Madison Marching Band Director Corey Pompey

September 6, 2019 - 3:45pm

Corey Pompey rehearses the UW-Madison band

Corey Pompey is taking over the UW-Madison marching band from longtime director Mike Leckrone. We talk with Pompey about filling Leckrone's shoes and vision for the program going forward.

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Comedian Ginny Hogan Turns The Conference Room Tables In 'Toxic Femininity'

The 'BETA' Team Shares Their First Horror Film Scares

Miriam's Lentils

Daring Is Scaring In Wisconsin

Food Friday: Lasagna

Wisconsin Country Music Historian Featured In New PBS Documentary

Zorba Paster: Planning Can Help Avoid Serious Falls

Wisconsin Weekend: Wine Festivals And Wineries

Ancient Grains, Native Corn And The Doomsday Seed Vault: How Growing Food Might Survive Disaster

Wisconsin Ensemble Mixes Classical And Bluegrass Music

How To Raise A Reader

Finding The Best Fall Foliage In Wisconsin

Spinach and Chicken Tortilla Casserole

New UW-Madison Marching Band Director Corey Pompey

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