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Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Artificial Creativity -
Computer scientists are closing in on the next frontier in artificial intelligence — machines that can create. Make art. Write stories. Compose music. The dream is to open the door to a whole new kind of creativity. But don’t throw away your paintbrush just yet.
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Sun, 04/14/2019 - 8:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Luke Slaughter' - There's something strange about a band of settlers Luke Slaughter encounters in "Wagon Train." Originally aired 04/13/58. |
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Sun, 04/14/2019 - 8:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Yours Truly Johnny Dollar' - Johnny Dollar wraps up the "Laird Douglas Matter." with episodes 4 & 5, originally aired 04/12-13/56. |
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Sun, 04/14/2019 - 9:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Gangbusters' - Two crooks masquerade as Ivy Leaguers in "The Bilanski-Tillotson Gang." |
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Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Dimension X' - Mr. Underhill sells robotic household help in 2006, but the Humanoid Institute is giving him stiff competition, in "With Folded Hands." Originally aired 04/15/50. |
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Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'The Inner Sanctum' - A well-dressed skeleton points to a 45-year-old murder in "The Bog-Oak Necklace," a story from behind the creaking door, vintage 1945. |
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Mon, 04/15/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
New Pricing System For State Parks, Wisconsin's Civil War History - The Wisconsin DNR developed a new pricing system for camping and admission rates in state parks last year. We learn how the it's fairing and if it's providing sufficient funding for the parks. We also talk about the life of one Civil War officer preserved in letter correspondence.
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Mon, 04/15/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Wisconsin Removed From Obamacare Lawsuits, Seizing Private Property For Trail Use - Wisconsin will no longer be included on lawsuits over Obamacare after a federal appeals court agreed to Attorney General Josh Kaul's requests to have the state removed. We learn what this means for the state and how lawmakers are reacting. We also take a look at a proposal to restore state government's right to seize private property for recreational trails.
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Mon, 04/15/2019 - 10:00am |
The West Side with Rich Kremer
The West Side, April 15, 2019 - Mental Health- The gap between the increased need for mental health care and lack of access to treatment options in western Wisconsin, especially among college students, is the focus of “The West Side."
Guest(s): Sandi Scott, John Achter |
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Mon, 04/15/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Physical Therapy Advice: Low Back Pain - Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the U.S. We focus on low back pain and learn about different causes, and which treatments have the best results.
Guest(s): Jill Thein-Nissenbaum, Lori Thein Brody |
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Mon, 04/15/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Prize Winner Of Defiance, Ohio 6 Of 15 - Evelyn Ryan raised 10 children by entering -- and winning one out of four -- popular contests in the 1950's. She wrote jingles, and poems, and a hundred variations on why one company or another was the best ever. Catherine Brand reads from "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" by Terry Ryan. |
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Mon, 04/15/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
What's Driving The Popularity Of RVs?, Discover Magazine Science World News, No Charges In Youth Prison Abuse Probe - An editor from Discover Magazine joins us to share the latest exciting stories in science. We also discuss why motorhomes have been experiencing a surge in popularity. Plus, we look at the U.S. Justice Department's move to not file charges against Lincoln Hills youth prison staff who allegedly abused inmates.
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Mon, 04/15/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
International Migration Influenced By Climate Change, Generation Gaps, State Budget Hearings - Changing climate conditions could be one factor influencing the decision to move north for many people leaving Central American countries. We talk with a reporter about how the changes are affecting the lives of residents there. We also talk with a researcher about what's unique about today's generation gap and we discuss a state budget hearing that took place Monday in River Falls.
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Tue, 04/16/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Helping Wisconsin Downtowns To Thrive, College Admissions And Standarized Testing - For many towns and cities the downtown and commercial district the heart of community. We talk about why Wisconsin's efforts to keep these areas alive and thriving are gaining national attention. We also talk about the role standardized tests like the ACT and SAT play in college admissions.
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Tue, 04/16/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Steelworkers Strike Deal With Harley, Tracing Environmental Injustice Against Native People - While recent events like the fight over the Dakota Access Pipeline have brought Indigenous people and activists to the forefront, the fight for environmental justice has a long history. We talk about what the fight could look like going forward. We also analyze a deal between a labor union and Harley-Davidson.
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Tue, 04/16/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Science Update: Periodic Table Of Elements - It's officially the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. People around the world are celebrating 150 years of one of the most important and influential achievements in modern science. And we also talk about Earth Day, which is next week.
Guest(s): Bassam Shakhashiri |
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Tue, 04/16/2019 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
The Women Who Changed Soccer - The U.S. women’s national soccer team quickly went from not existing in the early 1980s, to winning three World Cups and four Olympic golds. We hear the inside story of how this came to be from an author of a new book and learn how they changed women’s sports.
Guest(s): Caitlin Murray |
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Tue, 04/16/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Prize Winner Of Defiance, Ohio 7 Of 15 - Evelyn Ryan raised 10 children by entering -- and winning one out of four -- popular contests in the 1950's. She wrote jingles, and poems, and a hundred variations on why one company or another was the best ever. Catherine Brand reads from "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" by Terry Ryan. |
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Tue, 04/16/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Proposal To Send Asylum Seekers To Sanctuary Cities, UW-Madison Home To Oldest Known Recordings Of Yiddish Songs, Foxconn Update - The oldest known recordings of Yiddish songs, currently held inside UW-Madison's music library, have been added to the National Recording Registry. We hear about these historic recordings from a librarian. We also get an update on Foxconn and its latest building plans and discuss the White House's proposal from last week that included sending asylum seekers to sanctuary cities nationwide.
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Tue, 04/16/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Milwaukee Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis, Net Neutrality Could Become A Democratic Issue Heading Into 2020 Election - During National Public Health Week earlier this month Milwaukee officials declared racism a public health crisis for Milwaukee County. We talk about what the city is doing to take action. We also take a look at a top news story.
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Wed, 04/17/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
The Safety And Effectiveness Of Opioid Alternatives, The Architectural Importance Of Notre Dame - We learn about a Wauwatosa-based company that is developing a non-addictive painkiller as an alternative to opioids. We also talk about the fire that damaged the 856-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral with a French history expert.
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Wed, 04/17/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Representative Pocan On Latest Congressional Issues, The Forefront Of Wisconsin's Workforce - Wisconsin’s Secretary-designee of the Department of Workforce Development joins us to talk about what the state is doing to draw in more workers. We also hear from U.S. Representative Mark Pocan on issues before Congress.
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Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Trapping And Relocating Wildlife May Not Always Be A Good Idea - Many people believe they are doing the compassionate thing by live trapping and releasing wild animals. We talk about with a wildlife rehabilitation expert about why this isn't always the case.
Guest(s): Mandy Feavel |
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Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Growing Lavender In Wisconsin - You don’t have to travel all the way to Provence to find fields of lavender, they are as close as Door County. We talk with the owners of Fragrant Isle Farm about growing lavender in Wisconsin.
Guest(s): Martine Anderson, Edgar Anderson |
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Wed, 04/17/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Prize Winner Of Defiance, Ohio 8 Of 15 - Evelyn Ryan raised 10 children by entering -- and winning one out of four -- popular contests in the 1950's. She wrote jingles, and poems, and a hundred variations on why one company or another was the best ever. Catherine Brand reads from "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" by Terry Ryan. |
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Wed, 04/17/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Why Some Seniors Turn To Suicide In Long-Term Care, How Milk Pricing Works, Week In Washington - Among the lives lost to suicide each year in the U.S. are older adults who choose to take their own lives while living in nursing homes, assisted living centers and adult care homes. We talk with two reporters who spent six months investigating this issue. We also talk about what influences what you pay for a gallon of milk and what those numbers mean for Wisconsin dairy farmers, and we take a look at this week's national news.
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Wed, 04/17/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Milwaukee Photographer Revives Civil War Era Practice, Wisconsin Documentary Shares Rural Life Story, War In Yemen - We talk with the creator of a documentary focus on life in rural Wisconsin about his project and what makes rural communities around the state unique. We also hear from a Milwaukee-based photographer practicing a technique called tintype photography that was popularized in the 1850s. And, we take a look at President Trump's veto of a resolution that would have ended American military support for the war in Yemen.
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Wed, 04/17/2019 - 10:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Making Waves -
Milwaukee is a city on water, right on the shore of Lake Michigan, split by the historic Milwaukee River. How did all that water shape the city's history, politics, culture, and people? We take you on a boat trip and a deep exploration of Milwaukee's water culture, in a show recorded live at historic Turner Hall.
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Legislation To Prevent Another Backlog Of Untested Forensic Sexual Assault Kits, Senator Johnson On Immigration, Growing Need For Teachers Of Color - New legislation has been introduced that would prevent a backlog of untested forensic sexual assault kits from occurring, like it has in the past. We talk with a lawmaker about the policy. We also discuss why Wisconsin's schools need more teachers of color and how diversity in schools can promote equity. Additionally, Senator Ron Johnson will talk about his recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Brewers And Bucks Bringing The Heat, Wisconsin Department Of Correction Secretary Kevin Carr - The Packers and Wisconsinites have always been a natural pair, but the Bucks and Brewers have been stealing the show lately with some exceptional young players. We talk with an ESPN writer about Milwaukee's latest sports success. We also hear from the Secretary-designee of the Department of Corrections about the challenges facing the Wisconsin's justice system.
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
Legislation To Prevent Another Backlog Of Untested Forensic Sexual Assault Kits, Senator Johnson On Immigration, AG Barr Press Conference On Mueller Report - New legislation has been introduced that would prevent a backlog of untested forensic sexual assault kits from occurring, like it has in the past. Then, Senator Ron Johnson will talk about his recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border. And, we hear from Attorney General William Barr on the Mueller report being released later today.
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:00am |
Route 51
April 18, The Buzz About Hemp - This kind of cannabis won’t get you high. But there’s an undeniable buzz about growing industrial hemp in Wisconsin, a product that has uses ranging from textiles to bio-fuels and body products. On Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m., Wisconsin Public Radio “Route 51” host Shereen Siewert welcomes Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and hemp farmers Mike Omernick and Deb Tanis.
Siewert and her guests will discuss efforts underway in Wisconsin to ease restrictions for Wisconsin farmers interested in growing hemp.
Guest(s): State Senator Patrick Testin, Mike Omernick, Deb Tanis |
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:00am |
Newsmakers
Newsmakers, April 18, 2019 - Autism Awareness- We talk with the parents of children with autism and someone from Chileda in La Crosse about the need to provide more training for families and community members to improve the lives of children with autism.
Guest(s): Karrie Zielke, Sue Justman, Doug Sullivan |
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:00am |
Spectrum West with Al Ross
Spectrum West, April 18, 2019 - Jazz Singers, Streisand Tribute, Theater and Bike Share Program- Jazz vocalists Darmon Meader and Lauran Kinkhan of the New York Voices stopped by to talk about their headlining show at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival with host Al Ross on Spectrum West. The program also featured a Barbara Streisand tribute concert in Chippewa Falls, a Menomonie theater production, and a new community bike share program in Eau Claire.
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Do You Need That Rental Car Insurance? - Should you get the extra insurance from your car rental company? We ask an attorney when it's a good idea. We also talk about personal injury topics and what happens during mediation.
Guest(s): Michael Riley |
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Prize Winner Of Defiance, Ohio 9 Of 15 - Evelyn Ryan raised 10 children by entering -- and winning one out of four -- popular contests in the 1950's. She wrote jingles, and poems, and a hundred variations on why one company or another was the best ever. Catherine Brand reads from "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" by Terry Ryan. |
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Improving The Quality Of Your Sleep, Analysis Shows Consumers Paying Pretty Penny For Tariffs, News - A new survey shows that the majority of Americans are interested in improving their quality of sleep, but we also want simple solutions. We discuss common myths and some tips that really work when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. We also examine a new report that finds tariffs are costing about $1.4 billion per month and we take a look at a top news story.
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Thu, 04/18/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Teens Helping Teens Recognize Healthy Romantic Relationships, Mueller Report Released To Public - Our understanding of what a romantic relationship looks like starts from a young age and having models of healthy relationships early on can help prevent future relationship abuse or violence. We learn about an organization that is recruiting teens to help other teens understand healthy relationships. We also discuss what can be found in the newly released, redacted Mueller report.
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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Farmers' Market Season, Wildlife Refuge Celebrates 40 Years Of Sandhill Crane Safety - With spring comes the opening of thousands of farmers' markets across the state. We learn how to make the most of this year's season and hear about some of the challenges facing markets. We also celebrate forty years of protection for sandhill cranes on the Fox River National Wildlife Refuge.
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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Understanding Hope Through Art, Science And Activism - Our colleagues at To the Best of Our Knowledge set out to understand hope, what it is, what it means and where to find it. They talked to artists, scientists, writers and thinkers about their interpretation of hope. They join us to share what they learned.
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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
The Mueller Report - We delve into Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s redacted report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and examine actions Mueller listed in the report to determine whether the president obstructed justice.
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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Garden Talk: Spring Lawn Care - Our lawns are starting to turn green and it's time to talk about caring for them. Our turf expert talks about re-seeding and how best to repair winter damage. We also learn about new organic herbicides and robotic mowers.
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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 12:00pm |
The Midday
Recorder Player Piers Adams - Norman talks to English recorder virtuoso Piers Adams about his Madison debut with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra performing concertos by Georg Telemann and English composer, David Bedford on Friday, April 19 in the Capitol Theater in Madison. He tours with his baroque quartet Red Priest.
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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Prize Winner Of Defiance, Ohio 10 Of 15 - Evelyn Ryan raised 10 children by entering -- and winning one out of four -- popular contests in the 1950's. She wrote jingles, and poems, and a hundred variations on why one company or another was the best ever. Catherine Brand reads from "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" by Terry Ryan. |
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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Mix Up Your Grilled-Cheese Game, Newly Appointed Interior Secretary, News - Maybe bread, butter and cheese already seems like a winning combo to you, but there are ways to amp up your grilled-cheese game. We explore them in honor of National Grilled Cheese Month on Food Friday. We also learn more about President Trump's newly appointed Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and take a look at a top news story.
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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
News From Around The State, 'Ideal Body Type' For Women Becoming More Extreme, 'Heartland' Visas To Help Support Rural Economies - While Shopko stores wil be closing nationwide, Shopko's eyecare centers could continue to operate in several cities if the sole bid for the business is approved. We find out more about that story and other Wisconsin news on the roundup. We also hear how the ideal female body image has shifted to be even more out-of-touch with average women, and we talk about a proposal that could location-based visas to immigrants in order to support rural areas.
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Fri, 04/19/2019 - 5:30pm |
WPR Politics
100 Days (And 101, And 102...) - The 100-day benchmark in political reporting is completely arbitrary. It's not really based on anything substantive. But it get's rolled out when every new politician takes office. So who is the WPR Politics Podcast to not follow suit when Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers hits the big hundo? And to not wildly prognosticate about what the next 100 days might bring?
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