Sun, 01/29/2023 - 4:00pm |
University Of The Air
Back Stage to Center Stage: The Groundbreaking Ira Aldridge - Why have most of us never heard of Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) , America’s first internationally acclaimed African American actor? UW Theatre professor Baron Kelly links his own journey as a Black actor to that of the remarkable Ira Aldridge. NOTE--Next week Baron Kelly will return to University of the Air for a special broadcast of Richard Hellesen's play Necessary Sacrifices, inspired by Frederick Douglass' conversations with Abraham Lincoln. The broadcast will begin slightly earlier than usual, at 4 pm sharp. Guest(s): Russ Castronovo |
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Sun, 01/29/2023 - 5:00pm |
Simply Folk
New Releases Galore! - A flurry of new releases to close out the month of January, including sweet harmonies from Mindy Smith and a brand new folk album from Ukraine.
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Mon, 01/30/2023 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Wisconsin's new GOP chair, An update on state opioid crisis - Wisconsin's newly elected Republic Party chairman discusses party fundraising and the role of former President Donald Trump in the party. The director of opioid initiatives with the Department of Health Services provides updates on how the national opioid crisis is affecting Wisconsin.
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Mon, 01/30/2023 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
Responding to increasing antisemitism in Wisconsin - More Americans ascribe to negative Jewish stereotypes than just four years ago, a new national survey reveals. A Kenosha rabbi talks about her community’s response to a recent antisemitic incident. And an Anti-Defamation League Midwest official talks about the problem elsewhere in Wisconsin.
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Mon, 01/30/2023 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Initiative seeks to strengthen the use of clean energy in Wisconsin; gather community input - Clean energy means getting power from sources like the sun, wind and heat from the earth. We learn more about an initiative looking to bolster clean energy use in Wisconsin.
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Mon, 01/30/2023 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Weather Guys: Rivers in the atmosphere, tracking lightning and the ice in the Antarctic - Some atmospheric rivers carry an amount of water vapor equivalent to the flow of water at the mouth of the Mississippi River. The Weather Guys tell us more about these sky rivers.
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Mon, 01/30/2023 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Notes of A Native Son 4 of 13 - Melvin Hinton reads the book that established James Baldwin’s voice as a social critic and remains one of his most admired works. This episode includes Part Two of "Many Thousands Gone." |
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Mon, 01/30/2023 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
New childhood obesity guidelines, Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing - Five Memphis police officers were charged with the second-degree murder of Tyre Nichols last week. We discuss what the incident tells us about policing, race, and what type of reforms could actually make a difference. We also talk with a doctor about new pediatric obesity treatment guidelines.
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Mon, 01/30/2023 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Ojibwe storytelling event, Tubas in the UW band, New childhood obesity guidelines - |
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Mon, 01/30/2023 - 5:00pm |
Central Time
Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing, Ojibwe storytelling event, Tubas in the UW band - Five Memphis police officers were charged with the second-degree murder of Tyre Nichols last week. We discuss what the incident tells us about policing, race, and what type of reforms could actually make a difference. We also hear from an Ojibwe storyteller ahead of her appearance at the state historical society. Plus, we look into why tubas are a beloved part of the UW marching band.
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Tue, 01/31/2023 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Amtrak could add stops in Wisconsin cities, Rep. Palmeri serves in state and city government - Plans to extend Amtrak service in Wisconsin and the Midwest could include new passenger railway stations in Eau Claire, Madison, Green Bay and Superior. And Rep. Lori Palmeri takes a seat in the state Assembly while continuing to serve as mayor of Oshkosh.
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Tue, 01/31/2023 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
The political battles over the IRS, taxation - As tax season gears up, a ProPublica reporter explains the political battles over IRS funding. Will a funding boost for the IRS create an army of auditors riffling through your returns or will it make taxation fairer? We also look at why filing taxes isn’t simpler.
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Tue, 01/31/2023 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
"More Than Words" chronicles a writing life, gives advice for aspiring authors - There’s a lot more to being an author than arranging words on a page. Wisconsin writer Jerry Apps shares his tips on the profession. We also hear about the career-long journey that took Apps from the schoolhouse to the book tour.
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Tue, 01/31/2023 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Our Wisconsin winter issue: Bridge building, Buddy Holly and round barns - Vernon County is home to 15 round barns. In the latest issue of Our Wisconsin, we learn about the man behind most of them. Plus, the story of a bridge-building couple and Buddy Holly’s visit to Wisconsin.
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Tue, 01/31/2023 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Notes of A Native Son 5 of 13 - Melvin Hinton reads the book that established James Baldwin’s voice as a social critic and remains one of his most admired works. This episode includes "Carmen Jones: The Dark Is Light Enough" and "Encounter On The Seine: Black Meets Brown." |
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Tue, 01/31/2023 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Gamification of work and school, COVID-19 public health emergency to expire - The Biden administration says it will allow the COVID-19 public health emergency to expire in May. We talk with a Wisconsin doctor about what it means for responding to the virus. We also learn about the rise of gamifcation in our everyday lives.
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Tue, 01/31/2023 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Rebuilding local news, Gamification of work and school - Local news outlets have shut down around the country in recent years. We hear from a new group that's working to rebuild local journalism in new ways. We also learn about the rise of gamification in our daily lives.
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Tue, 01/31/2023 - 5:00pm |
Central Time
COVID-19 public health emergency set to end, Rebuilding local news - The Biden administration says it will allow the COVID-19 public health emergency to expire in May. We talk with a Wisconsin doctor about what it means for responding to the virus. We also hear from a new group working to build up new forms of local news coverage.
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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Covering the war in Ukraine, Rethinking school funding - We learn how NPR is covering the war in Ukraine with a producer from “All Things Considered.” Then we look at why local schools are funded primarily by property taxes and how that system could be reformed.
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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
Home brewing 101 - According to the American Home Brewers Association, there are 1.1 million home brewers in the United States. A Wisconsin equipment manufacturer shares an update on the industry amid inflation as well as advice for homebrews. An educator also explains the brewing and fermentation process.
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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Wildlife Wednesday: Now is the time to feed birds - Wisconsin is home to over 300 species of birds, and now is the perfect time to feed some of them. Wildlife ecologist Scott Craven is back to tell us how to keep our feathered friends well-fed. He’ll also fill us in on a variety of other wildlife issues.
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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Notes of A Native Son 6 of 13 - Melvin Hinton reads the book that established James Baldwin’s voice as a social critic and remains one of his most admired works. This episode includes "The Harlem Ghetto." |
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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
How we do our best studying, Celebrating nerd culture - There are a lot of ways to study for a big exam, and neuroscience can help us figure out which ones are most effective. We get tips from a psychology expert about the best ways to study. We also talk with a pop culture writer about her love of nerd and fandom culture.
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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Lead limits for baby food, Refugee sponsorship program, How we do our best studying - The FDA is putting new lead limits for baby foods. We talk with a doctor about the decision. We also learn about a new State Department program connecting private people and businesses with refugee families. Plus, a psychology expert shares what we should know about the best ways to study up for an exam.
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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 5:00pm |
Central Time
Celebrating nerd culture, Lead limits for baby food, Refugee sponsorship program - The FDA is putting new lead limits for baby foods. We talk with a doctor about the decision. We also learn about a new State Department program connecting private people and businesses with refugee families. Plus, we talk with a pop culture writer about her love of nerd and fandom culture.
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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
How To Be An Ethical Traveler - Between masks and vaccinations, COVID-19 has added even more to the ethical baggage we carry with us when we travel. As we get back out there into the world, we revisit a show from 2019 about the ethical dilemmas travel poses.
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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Cranberries in the winter, Help for renters in the Coulee region - An associate professor focused on fruit crops shares the science of how cranberries adapt to Wisconsin winters. A nonprofit representative talks about a new resource in the Coulee region that aims to help both tenants and landlords.
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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
Anime through a Wisconsin lens - As anime continues to gain popularity nationally and in Wisconsin, we speak with an organizer of a statewide anime festival. Then, we learn about anime through a Wisconsin lens with a voice actress and author.
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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Consumer Protection: Top Ten Consumer Complaints in 2022 - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) receives tens of thousands of requests for assistance, information, and resources each year. We look at what kinds of complaints were received most often in 2022. We also talk about what you should know before buying an over-the-counter hearing aid.
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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Notes of A Native Son 7 of 13 - Melvin Hinton reads the book that established James Baldwin’s voice as a social critic and remains one of his most admired works. This episode includes "Journey To Atlanta." |
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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Workplace engagement, AP African-American studies - The Florida governor says he's banning an AP African-American studies pilot course in the state. We learn more about the course and the backlash. We also talk about new data showing a large percentage of people feel disengaged at their workplaces.
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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
The atoms inside us, Workplace engagement - We look into new data showing a large percentage of people feel disengaged at their workplaces. We also talk with the author of a new book about the atoms that make up our bodies and where they come from.
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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 5:00pm |
Central Time
AP African-American studies, The atoms inside us - The Florida governor says he's banning an AP African-American studies pilot course in the state. We learn more about the course and the backlash. We also talk with the author of a new book about the atoms that make up our bodies and where they come from.
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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 10:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Searching for Order in the Universe - When things don't go the way they're supposed to — viruses, star systems, presidents, even fish — why do we so quickly seek order to explain the chaos? |
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Fri, 02/03/2023 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
New mining ban in northern Minnesota, Definition of 'organic' food tightens - We delve into mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness nature preserve in northern Minnesota. A spokesperson explains what changing USDA guidelines for "organic" means for farmers and consumers.
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Fri, 02/03/2023 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
National snow sculpting champions defend title in Lake Geneva - This weekend, Lake Geneva hosts the annual U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition. We talk with one of the defending champion team’s founders about using snow to create art and the team’s plans for this year’s competition.
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Fri, 02/03/2023 - 10:00am |
Route 51, The West Side
Feb. 3, 100 Years Of WLBL - Shereen Siewert welcomes Randall Davidson, former director of radio services, retired University of Wisconsin Oshkosh lecturer and author of the book “9XM Talking: WHA Radio and the Wisconsin Idea,” for a look at the 100-year history of WLBL and its evolution into the station listeners know today.
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Fri, 02/03/2023 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Garden Talk: Time for the Garden Expo - The PBS Wisconsin Garden Expo is coming up on February 10 through the 13 in Madison. We talk about what you can find there and also look at winter burn, pruning and a new disease called lipstick rust.
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Fri, 02/03/2023 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Notes of A Native Son 8 of 13 - Melvin Hinton reads the book that established James Baldwin’s voice as a social critic and remains one of his most admired works. This episode includes Part One of "Notes of A Native Son." |
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Fri, 02/03/2023 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Emergency psychiatric care, Food Friday - We talk with a journalist about the state of emergency psychiatric care in Wisconsin and hear about ways to improve it. And on Food Friday, we look to "blue zones" around the world and find out what people with long life expectancies are eating.
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Fri, 02/03/2023 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Social Security, Emergency psychiatric care - Democratic Representative Mark Pocan is introducing a bill to protect the Social Security program from cutbacks. We talk with him about the legislation and the different proposals circulating in Congress. We also look at the state of emergency psychiatric care in Wisconsin and how it could improve.
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Fri, 02/03/2023 - 5:00pm |
Central Time
Food Friday, Social Security - Democratic Representative Mark Pocan is introducing a bill to protect the Social Security program from cutbacks. We talk with him about the legislation and the different proposals circulating in Congress. And on Food Friday, we look to "blue zones" around the world and find out what people with long life expectancies are eating.
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Sat, 02/04/2023 - 6:00am |
Garden Talk
Time for the Garden Expo - The PBS Wisconsin Garden Expo is coming up on February 10 through the 13 in Madison. We talk about what you can find there and also look at winter burn, pruning and a new disease called lipstick rust.
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