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Learning Machines: The Wired Teenage Brain

January 11, 2019 - 6:00pm

Frances Jensen is both a neuroscientist and a mother of two former teenagers. She talked with "To the Best of Our Knowledge" Executive Producer Steve Paulson about the positive plasticity of teenage brains as well as teens’ propensity for risk taking.

Peter Sagal's Incomplete Guide To Life And Running

January 11, 2019 - 3:15pm

You know Peter Sagal as the host of NPR’s popular quiz show “Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!” But what you might not know about him is that he’s also an avid runner, having completed fourteen marathons across the United States, numerous 5Ks and 10Ks, and countless jogs around the neighborhood. Now,...

The Connection Between Anxiety And Grief

January 10, 2019 - 4:00pm

The loss of a loved one can launch a person into grief, and there’s often a lot of conversation over what to expect during the grieving process. We talk to a guest therapist who says that discussions about anxiety are sometimes missing in those conversations, and joins us to explore how grief anxiety affects us and offer coping strategies.

Snowshoe Beer Mile Yet Another Idea For A Fun Wisconsin Winter

January 9, 2019 - 4:20pm

If you thought Wisconsin winter's were boring, think again. An Eau Claire running group is heading into their fourth year of hosting one unique athletic event, emphasis on the unique. They call it the Snowshoe Beer Mile and it involves a participant to quickly drink a beer before attempting to...

Understanding Masculinity

January 9, 2019 - 7:20am

A recent survey found that 59 percent of American men believe that “real men” should be tough and suppress their emotions. Why do men feel this way? We take a look at the forces shaping modern masculinity, and how it affects boys and men.

How To Care For Skin In The Winter

January 9, 2019 - 6:30am

Winter, and the cold temperatures and dry air that accompany it, doesn't do our skin any favors. We talk with a dermatologist about how to take care of our body’s largest organ, from cleansing to moisturizing.

You Say You Have No Time, But Maybe You're Just Not Spending It Wisely

January 8, 2019 - 3:00pm

Netflix, relax, watching tv, television, tablet, couch

When it only comes around once a week (or maybe less), a day off from work obligations can be a special treat. But as always, hours pass and come to an end, so how can we make sure we feel satisfied at the end of it? Whether you hope to use your days off to get stuff done or just relax right, we talk about how to reduce the "Sunday panic" with a fulfilling weekend.

Music, Poems, And Other Copyrighted Material To Enter Public Domain After A Two Decade Lull

January 7, 2019 - 4:15pm

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the public domain will get an influx of previously copyrighted materials. Freelance journalist Glenn Fleishman joins us to talk about what's entering the public domain and why it's taken two decades for these materials to become available.

Checking Out The New Additions To Wisconsin's State Register Of Historic Places

January 4, 2019 - 4:15pm

The Wisconsin Historical Society recently announced a handful of new additions to the State Register of Historic Places, including a school in Madison, a neighborhood of historic homes in Manitowoc, a church and monastery in Green Bay and more. An architectural historian takes us on a tour of the new...

Wisconsin's Register Of Historic Places Grows With New Additions

January 4, 2019 - 4:15pm

South Main Street Residential Historic District

Children's Book Recommendations For WPR's The Morning Show

January 4, 2019 - 6:00am

Children's Book Recommendations Our guests, Becky Wojahn and Caroline Akervik, both authors and librarians, offer book recommendations for all ages as well as advice to get kids excited about reading. Picture Books (preschool - early elementary) Don’t Blink by Amy Rosenthal, illustrated by David Roberts Interactive bedtime story. *Readers are...

Best Fiction Of 2018

January 3, 2019 - 3:30pm

The owner of Boswell Book Company of Milwaukee joins us to share his favorite fiction book releases of 2018. We also ask what new fiction you read this year that you enjoyed.

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Learning Machines: The Wired Teenage Brain

Peter Sagal's Incomplete Guide To Life And Running

The Connection Between Anxiety And Grief

Snowshoe Beer Mile Yet Another Idea For A Fun Wisconsin Winter

Understanding Masculinity

How To Care For Skin In The Winter

You Say You Have No Time, But Maybe You're Just Not Spending It Wisely

Music, Poems, And Other Copyrighted Material To Enter Public Domain After A Two Decade Lull

Checking Out The New Additions To Wisconsin's State Register Of Historic Places

Wisconsin's Register Of Historic Places Grows With New Additions

Children's Book Recommendations For WPR's The Morning Show

Best Fiction Of 2018

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