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April 22, 2014 - 5:00pm

Our guests explore the education they've recieved about art, history, religion and more from one of the world's most legendary comedy groups: Monty Python.

Teach Me What You Know: Talking To Your Kids About Climate Change

April 22, 2014 - 4:45pm

On today's Teach Me What You Know, our guest shares her insights about how to talk with your children about one of the more challenging topics of our time: climate change.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Act 10

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April 18, 2014 - 4:18pm

A federal appeals court has upheld Wisconsin's “Act 10,” which restricts the right of public unions to to collectively bargain. The attorney for labor unions in the case says the ruling sends a troubling message.

State May Apply For Federal Disaster Aid To Help With Burst Water Mains

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April 18, 2014 - 4:04pm

State officials are looking into requesting federal disaster assistance to help local governments pay for a rash of burst water mains during the severe winter.

PED Virus Continues Killing Young Pigs

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April 18, 2014 - 3:56pm

A virus affecting pigs continues to sweep across the country, and the national piglet death toll continues to climb into the millions.

Snowfall Records Broken In Some Northern Communities

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April 18, 2014 - 3:07pm

Spooner, Phelps, and Washington Island ended up with record-breaking snowfall totals for the season following this week's winter storm.

Fatal Shootings This Week Raise Gun Homicide Tally To 27

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April 18, 2014 - 1:38pm

WPR's count of gun-related homicides in Wisconsin now stands at 27 after five fatal shootings in the past week.

Dane County Farmers' Market Director Offers Advice: Visit Early, Often

April 18, 2014 - 6:00am

The Dane County Farmer’s Market opens on the Capitol Square in Madison on Saturday, with an expected 100 vendors ready to sell spinach, baked goods, meats and winter vegetables.

The year-round market’s summer version draws an estimated 20,000 people per Saturday, incoming manager Bill Lubing said on Friday. He said the market will host 160 vendors at the height of summer.

“It’s a hopping place,” he said.

Lubing attributed the market’s success to its high-quality standards and the mix of cooperation and competition among vendors. The market is the country’s largest producers-only market, which also means that every vendor has...

Church, Public Take In ‘Francis Effect,’ Professor Says

April 18, 2014 - 7:00am

Pope Francis has received a lot of attention in his first year as pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. He appears to be re-writing some longstanding traditions of being the leader of the largest Christian church in the world.

Francis has indicated that he would like the church to focus more on poverty and less on controversial social issues, including abortion and homosexuality. While church doctrine hasn't changed on those divisive issues, Francis has de-emphasized those aspects in his speeches.

According to Bill Thorn, associate professor in the Journalism and Media Studies Department and the Institute for Catholic Media at...

The Best And Worst Jobs For 2014

April 21, 2014 - 3:36pm

Life's good if you're a mathematician or statistician...but maybe not so hot if you're a lumberjack or reporter. The publisher of CareerCast.com discusses the best and worst jobs for 2014.

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Learning From The World Of Monty Python

Teach Me What You Know: Talking To Your Kids About Climate Change

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Act 10

State May Apply For Federal Disaster Aid To Help With Burst Water Mains

PED Virus Continues Killing Young Pigs

Snowfall Records Broken In Some Northern Communities

Fatal Shootings This Week Raise Gun Homicide Tally To 27

Dane County Farmers' Market Director Offers Advice: Visit Early, Often

Church, Public Take In ‘Francis Effect,’ Professor Says

The Best And Worst Jobs For 2014

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