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Wisconsin DVA Deputy Secretary Talks Recent Initiatives For Veterans

November 11, 2013 - 1:30am

Veterans in Wisconsin will soon have priority when signing up for courses at the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Gov. Scott Walker signed the bill into law on Friday following a Veterans Day ceremony at the state Capitol. “A lot of people don’t understand that (military members)...

Expert: Carp DNA Discovery Not a Disaster

November 11, 2013 - 12:00am

The discovery of Asian carp DNA in a water sample from Sturgeon Bay last month has at least one expert unwilling to sound alarm bells just yet. Phil Moy, assistant director of research and outreach for the Wisconsin Sea Grant Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and formerly an 11-year...

Good Fall Cleanup Key To Spring Garden Success

November 8, 2013 - 5:00am

If worry-free gardening is on the wish list for spring, now is the time to get started. That’s because a proper fall cleanup is one of the keys to keeping plant diseases at bay, according to a pair of gardening experts. Brian Hudelson, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Plant Disease...

Baking Bread

November 8, 2013 - 9:15am

Our guest chef joins us with advice and inspiration for bread baking.

State News Round-Up For November 8

November 8, 2013 - 10:45am

News Director Michael Leland joins us for a look at the top Wisconsin news stories of the week.

How Will Wisconsin Respond To Healthcare.gov Glitches?

November 8, 2013 - 10:05am

Thousands of people are being moved off of BadgerCare in Wisconsin, but if they aren't able to sign up for insurance through the federal marketplace by January 1, they may go uninsured. A healthcare reporter discusses what action Wisconsin can take.

Analyst: FDA Rules Could Hurt Small Farmers

November 8, 2013 - 9:00am

The U.S. Food And Drug Administration is currently taking comments on rules that will implement the new Food Modernization and Safety Act, which could have widespread impact on farmers. Mark Kastel, co-director and senior farm policy analyst at the Cornucopia Institute, said believes the FDA’s draft regulations could...

Columnist: Rejecting Kenosha Casino Would Be ‘Poisonous’ For Walker

November 8, 2013 - 2:00am

Gov. Scott Walker said that he will take the “appropriate” amount of time to decide the fate of the Menominee tribe’s proposed Kenosha casino project.

The History of America in 101 Objects

November 7, 2013 - 10:20am

From Abraham Lincoln's stovepipe hat to Sitting Bull's drawing book, the under secretary from the Smithson will join us to talk about the history of the world in 101 objects, all from the collections of the Smithsonian museums.

The History of America in 101 Objects

November 7, 2013 - 10:20am

Richard Kurin serves as the Smithsonian Institution's Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture. He's responsible for many of its museums and educational programs. He's the author of several books including Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem and The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects...

Education Expert Says Wisconsin Needs Wider Education Policy Discussion

November 7, 2013 - 9:06am

New national test results show that Wisconsin has the widest achievement gap between white and non-white students. The information comes from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the nation's report card. NAEP tests reading and math scores of fourth and eighth graders in public and...

Liberian Refugee Finds Hope In U.S.

November 7, 2013 - 8:00am

Roland Deah was a small boy living in the African nation of Liberia in the early 1980s, living a peaceful village life with a large family. In one day, all of that changed. A military coup of the Liberian government created a bloody civil war. In an instant, Deah’s family...

Feeling 'SAD'? Psychiatrist Suggests Taking A Walk

November 7, 2013 - 5:00am

Now that we have “fallen back” to Standard Time, nightfall comes earlier and daylight might seem like a scarcer resource. For some, the so-called “shorter days” over the winter months lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mood disorder that has a tendency to occur at the same time of...

Political Science Professor Says Walker’s Time In Sun Has Passed … For Now

November 7, 2013 - 1:00am

A political science professor said that Gov. Scott Warilker is one of several very prominent Republican governors in the nation, but that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie leads the pack among potential party leaders.. “Right now, it’s Christie’s kind of moment in the spotlight,” said Ross Baker, of Rutgers University...

Study Looks To Link Influenza, Student Absences

November 7, 2013 - 12:00am

A new research project in Oregon, Wis., will look at how much influenza -- as opposed to a wide variety of other possible culprits -- contributes to school absenteeism. Jonathan Temte, a professor of family medicine and head of the Oregon Child Absenteeism due to Respiratory Disease Study...

Mayor Tom Barrett Discusses Milwaukee Residency Restriction

November 6, 2013 - 11:05am

Residency restrictions for public employees in Milwaukee are curently being debated. In and affidavit filed on Monday, Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett cited a study suggesting that 60% of city wrokers would leaves if the rule ended. He joins the show to discuss.

Co-Sleeping Bill Gets Public Hearing

November 6, 2013 - 10:06am

A bill dealing with co-sleeping and intoxication got a public hearing today at the Capitol. WPR's reporter who covered it discusses what happened there today.

Astronaut Says Space Is Best Place To See The World

November 6, 2013 - 9:20am

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in November 2013. The show, from which this article was based, was rebroadcast on Dec. 24, 2013. Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield has become an Internet sensation with millions of hits for his music video: a zero gravity version of David Bowie’s "Space Oddity"...

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Wisconsin DVA Deputy Secretary Talks Recent Initiatives For Veterans

Expert: Carp DNA Discovery Not a Disaster

Good Fall Cleanup Key To Spring Garden Success

Baking Bread

State News Round-Up For November 8

How Will Wisconsin Respond To Healthcare.gov Glitches?

Analyst: FDA Rules Could Hurt Small Farmers

Columnist: Rejecting Kenosha Casino Would Be ‘Poisonous’ For Walker

The History of America in 101 Objects

The History of America in 101 Objects

Education Expert Says Wisconsin Needs Wider Education Policy Discussion

Liberian Refugee Finds Hope In U.S.

Feeling 'SAD'? Psychiatrist Suggests Taking A Walk

Political Science Professor Says Walker’s Time In Sun Has Passed … For Now

Study Looks To Link Influenza, Student Absences

Mayor Tom Barrett Discusses Milwaukee Residency Restriction

Co-Sleeping Bill Gets Public Hearing

Astronaut Says Space Is Best Place To See The World

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