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Sun, 02/23/2020 - 1:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Is The Internet Built For Everyone? -
They say "don't feed the trolls" — but why do they get to own the web? Was it built for them, or for all of us? We look at who built the internet, how it became an at times toxic space for women, and how we might build online spaces that are more inclusive to all.
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Sun, 02/23/2020 - 4:00pm |
University Of The Air
John Bascom and the Wisconsin Idea - with J. David Hoeveler - Explore John Bascom, the colorful President of the University of Wisconsin from 1874-1887 who championed women’s rights, worker’s rights, temperance, the pursuit of truth, and a notion that would go on to earn fame as “The Wisconsin Idea.”
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Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Have Gun Will Travel' - A road agent widely wanted by lawmen, is in reality an English nobleman, in "Bad Bert." Originally aired 02/28/60.
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Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Fibber McGee And Molly' - Fibber tries to impress a wealthy visitor with less-than-truthful proclamations of his own wealth, in "Rich McGees." Originally aired 02/22/49. |
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Sun, 02/23/2020 - 9:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Nightbeat' - Randy Stone encounters a punch drunk friend who has delusions about a former love in "A World All His Own," originally broadcast on 2/20/50. |
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Sun, 02/23/2020 - 9:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'The Adventures Of Sam Spade' - Sam is confronted with partial evidence, someone took a picture and sees a hand with a gun sticking out a window, and needs to figure it out before someone is killed, "The Shot in the Dark Caper." Originally aired 02/23/51. |
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Sun, 02/23/2020 - 10:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'The Shadow' - In the wilds of North Carolina, children lost over a cliff are really being held captive, in "The Hound in the Hills." Originally aired 02/20/38. |
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Sun, 02/23/2020 - 10:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Mindwebs' - Thomas Disch's 1962 science fiction short story of a man struggling with existence, "The Number You Have Reached." Originally aired 02/20/76. |
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Mon, 02/24/2020 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
The Growing Demand For Careworkers - The shortage of careworkers — who care for the elderly and people with disabilities in both private homes and residential facilities — is getting worse in Wisconsin, according to a new survey. We talk with the author about the problem and possible solutions.
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Mon, 02/24/2020 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
State Capitol Report: End Of Session Recap - State lawmakers tackled more than a few bills last week, sending a number of them to Gov. Evers' desk for signing or veto. A WPR Capitol reporter explains what passed, what didn’t and the outcome of the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election.
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Mon, 02/24/2020 - 10:00am |
The West Side
The West Side, February 24, 2020 - Women's Sports- The evolution of women’s and girls’ sports in western Wisconsin is the topic of discussion on “The West Side."
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Mon, 02/24/2020 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Enjoying Basking In The Winter Sunshine? There's A Word For That - Have you enjoyed the sunshine on your face recently, even in the midst of the cold weather? There’s a special word just for that sensation, it's called "apricity." The Weather Guys are back with us to talk about that sunshine feeling and other things — like why the snow sometimes looks like it’s sparkling.
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Mon, 02/24/2020 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave 6 Of 10 - "Finding Freedom" tells the true story of the life of Joshua Glover, the runaway slave who was famously broken out of jail by thousands of Wisconsin abolitionists, his journey on the Underground Railroad, and his 33 years of freedom in rural Canada. Jim Fleming reads. |
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Mon, 02/24/2020 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Bail Jumping Laws, What's Next For Tax Cut Proposal And Other State Legislative Measures - Charges for bail jumping in Wisconsin have more than doubled in the last decade. We talk with a lawmaker about ideas for reforming the state's bail jumping laws. We also catch up on the movement of a number of legislative measures coming out of the State Senate and Assembly sessions last week.
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Mon, 02/24/2020 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Zeroing in on Wisconsin's Cuts To Environmental Funding, Boy Scouts of America File for Bankruptcy - Wisconsin has cut a lot of environmental protection funding in the last 10 years-- the most of any state in fact. We hear about a new report that takes a deep dive into where those cuts were made and how that's made an impact throughout the state. We also discuss the recent announcement of declared bankruptcy of the Boy Scouts of America organization.
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Tue, 02/25/2020 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
The Power Of End-Of-Life Experiences - People nearing death often have intense dreams and visions. These experiences can be soothing and healing — but the standard medical stance is that they’re not clinically significant. A hospice doctor who says these experiences need to be validated shares his research.
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Tue, 02/25/2020 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Polling Battleground States And Exploring Afrofuturism - We talk with a UW-Madison professor about his effort to take the political pulse of three battleground states, including Wisconsin. Then we chat with the producer of the Emmy-winning Beat Making Lab about Afrofuturism.
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Tue, 02/25/2020 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Pet Care: Shedding - Our pets shed — sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. We talk about when to be concerned and what you can do to control shedding. We also discuss the latest corona virus and why it doesn’t affect our companion animals.
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Tue, 02/25/2020 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave 7 Of 10 - "Finding Freedom" tells the true story of the life of Joshua Glover, the runaway slave who was famously broken out of jail by thousands of Wisconsin abolitionists, his journey on the Underground Railroad, and his 33 years of freedom in rural Canada. Jim Fleming reads. |
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Tue, 02/25/2020 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Looking At Police Recruitment Around The State, Trademarking Brand Colors, Coronavirus Update - Answering a question that came from WPR's WHYsconsin project, we look at the state of police recruitment in Wisconsin. Then we look at whether businesses can own the rights to the color people associate with them. And we get the latest on the global spread of the coronavirus.
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Tue, 02/25/2020 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Research On Raising The Age To Purchase Tobacco, Examining College Course Choice Overload, The Weight Of Americans Who Don't Vote But Could - We learn about results from studies looking at the impact of raising the age to buy tobacco products. Then we look at colleges evaluating whether they're offering too many courses to undergrads. And we discuss eligible voters who don't cast ballots, and what might happen if they did.
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Wed, 02/26/2020 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
How Soon To Talk With Kids About Race - White parents aware of racial bias are more likely to talk with their kids about race, according to a Northwestern University study. We discuss the new research, child development, the power of social cues and more emerging science on racial bias.
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Wed, 02/26/2020 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Huskey Settlement, Mobile Industry Merger, Bail Jumping Increasing In Wisconsin - We get the details of a federal court settlement with Husky Energy in response to the 2018 explosion. Then, a tech economist explains the significance of the Sprint and T-Mobile merger. Plus, we learn how Wisconsin's criminal justice system handles bail jumping now that the charges are on the rise.
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Wed, 02/26/2020 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
US Seafood System And Small-Boat Fishermen - It’s not easy for small, family fishers to compete with large corporations. We talk about the challenges, how they are being met and the future of these businesses.
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Wed, 02/26/2020 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Garden Alchemy - Make your own garden “recipes” save money, time and improve the health of your garden. We talk to the author of a book that features organic ingredients that can regenerate your soil and revitalize your plants.
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Wed, 02/26/2020 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave 8 Of 10 - "Finding Freedom" tells the true story of the life of Joshua Glover, the runaway slave who was famously broken out of jail by thousands of Wisconsin abolitionists, his journey on the Underground Railroad, and his 33 years of freedom in rural Canada. Jim Fleming reads. |
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Wed, 02/26/2020 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Accounting For Homeless Youth In Wisconsin, Black History Of Beloit, Washington News - We learn about a new joint investigation into Wisconsin's homeless youth from a project editor. Then we talk about the lives of African Americans living in Beloit in the first decades of the 1900s. And we review top national politics stories, including a recap of Tuesday night's Democratic debate.
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Wed, 02/26/2020 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
One Vision For A US-UK Trade Deal, MolsonCoors Campus in Milwaukee Reports Active Shooter, Internet For All Ages - Now that Brexit is live, we talk with a Wisconsin Congressman about what he'd like to see in a new trade deal with the newly single United Kingdom. We also hear the latest details in a confirmed active shooter situation in Milwaukee. And we talk with a tech reporter about age-based internet usage.
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Wed, 02/26/2020 - 6:00pm |
Central Time
One Vision For A US-UK Trade Deal, Ice Cover Culture, Internet For All Ages - Now that Brexit is live, we talk with a Wisconsin Congressman about what he'd like to see in a new trade deal with the newly single United Kingdom. Then we discuss a study of ice cover, and how different levels of it affect people. And we talk with a science reporter about age-based internet usage.
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Wed, 02/26/2020 - 10:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Pushing Human Limits (Pledge) - Conversations with people who are pushing human limits -- from a world-famous free solo climber, to a woman who spent 8 months living on a simulated planet Mars. |
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Thu, 02/27/2020 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
NASA's Past, Present and Future Plans - With the recent death of pioneering African American NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, we speak with the author of "Hidden Figures" about Johnson's legacy and the early days of spaceflight. Then, we talk with a space historian about NASA's plans to take us back to the moon and beyond.
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Thu, 02/27/2020 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Reaction To Harvey Weinstein Verdict, Door County Folkie Talks Music - We examine whether Harvey Weinstein's guilty verdict might change how victims of sexual violence are treated by the justice system and society. Then we chat with a Door County folk musician about her new album, which was inspired by Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Thu, 02/27/2020 - 10:00am |
Newsmakers
Newsmakers, February 27, 2020 - International Women's Day 2020; Women's Suffrage 100th Anniversary- We discuss the upcoming International Women's Day event in La Crosse. We also talk about how the issue of women's suffrage impacted Wisconsin.
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Thu, 02/27/2020 - 10:00am |
Route 51
Feb. 27, Art & Science Of Craft Beer - Shereen Siewert welcomes microbiologist and historian Terese Barta of Stevens Point, Lyn Kearns from the Mosinee Brewing Company and Zach Kubicheck from Sawmill Brewing Company in Merrill for a deep dive into the region’s craft beer styles, history, and allure.
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Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Hmong in Wisconsin - Wisconsin has the third largest Hmong population in the United States. To mark the 45th anniversary of the Hmong diaspora, we talk to the author of a book that explores the experiences of refugees in the state, the contributions they have made and how they are keeping their culture alive.
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Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
The Fight For The West During The Civil War - The Civil War was not just a struggle between the North and South, there was another area in play — the West. We talk about some of the major battles, who was involved and why it was so important to both sides. Then, we preview a fun and unique way to enjoy Wisconsin winter in Rice Lake in this month's Timeout Wisconsin.
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Thu, 02/27/2020 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave 9 Of 10 - "Finding Freedom" tells the true story of the life of Joshua Glover, the runaway slave who was famously broken out of jail by thousands of Wisconsin abolitionists, his journey on the Underground Railroad, and his 33 years of freedom in rural Canada. Jim Fleming reads. |
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Thu, 02/27/2020 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Molson Coors Shooting Update, Behind The Atomic Bomb, Criticism For UW-Madison's Bias Response Teams, Latest Marquette Poll - We get an update on the mass shooting at Molson Coors in Milwaukee. Then we learn about how atomic weapons were, and weren't, used by U.S. presidents. We also look at the UW-Madison Bias Response Team's impact on campus free speech. And we check out the latest Marquette University Law School poll.
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Thu, 02/27/2020 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
What To Do About Caucuses, Pro-Con On Madison Transgender Policy Lawsuit - We discuss the downsides and alternatives to caucuses as a primary election tool. And we hear arguments for and against a lawsuit filed against the Madison Metropolitan School District on behalf of a group of parents about the school system's transgender policy.
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