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Sun, 05/20/2018 - 1:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
The Third Act - If life is a stage, what happens when the curtain rises on your third and final act? When you realize there’s a limited amount of time left in your career and in your life? This week, how to embrace your third act. |
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Sun, 05/20/2018 - 4:00pm |
University of the Air
Debussy's Piano Portraits - Claude Debussy was one of the most innovative composers in history and he had a remarkable ability to create images through music. From the Orient to turn-of the Century America and the mysterious to the comic, Debussy brought it out in the sounds of the piano. Pianist Catherine Kautsky will give us the background on some of Debussy’s most vivid compositions and their sometimes controversial sources of inspiration.
Guest(s): Catherine Kautsky |
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Sun, 05/20/2018 - 8:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Gunsmoke - "Indian Horse" :
Obnoxious Lieutenant Flagg wins a horse race against Sy Pilcher, old Howling Dog is another matter however.
This episode originally aired on May 15th, 1954. |
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Sun, 05/20/2018 - 8:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
The Great Gildersleeve - "House Hunting" :
Leila has gotten the nesting instinct and thinks the Burton house would make an ideal home for the Gildersleeves!
This episode originally aired on May 16th, 1942. |
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Sun, 05/20/2018 - 9:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell - "The Ballot Box Mystery" :
An election of the Yale Drama Society is the setting for fraud. Two aspiring "Juliets" and an actor are involved.
This episode originally aired on May 15th, 1948. |
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Sun, 05/20/2018 - 9:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Damon Runyon Theater - "Butch Minds the Baby" :
Butch the safecracker takes his small son to work with him. |
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Sun, 05/20/2018 - 10:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - "The Promise to Pay" :
Adventures with a burned gambling marker and a bet on blackmail.
This episode was originally aired on May 14th, 1949. |
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Sun, 05/20/2018 - 10:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
The Weird Circle - "The Werewolf" :
A simple woodland hunter marries a lady with sharp teeth.
This episode was originally aired on May 7th, 1945. |
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Mental Health Workers Struggle To Provide Care In Rural Communities - A new survey shows 95 percent of mental health professionals in rural areas say they can’t meet the needs of all patients in their communities. That’s one revelation from the latest research from Ball State University in Indiana. Our guest is a researcher who breaks down the barriers mental health professionals face in sparse regions, how those affect patients and what we can do about it.
Guest(s): Jagdish Khubchandani |
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Wisconsinites Weigh In During Foxconn Townhalls - Wisconsin Democrats continue to hold town halls on Foxconn around the state. We check in with two state senators during the first half of the State Capitol Report to learn about what they’re hearing from Wisconsinites during these conversations.
Guest(s): Jennifer Shilling, Mark Miller |
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 7:30am |
The Morning Show
Wisconsin Candidate Filing Deadline Looms - As the June 1 filing deadline approaches, WPR News’ political reporters are covering the gubernatorial race. Join us as they detail their reporting and consider what’s ahead in the race for Wisconsin’s top elected official.
Guest(s): Shawn Johnson, Laurel White |
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
Exploring The Uniqueness & Personalities of Animals - From western bluebirds to predatory coyotes, animals across the diverse spectrum of breeds and species have their own sense of intelligence and emotions, according to our guest. He draws on research and stories from his life with animal companions and explains how an animal of any species is unique, with an individual personality. Do your beloved pets have personalities as unique as humans?
Guest(s): John Shivik |
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 10:00am |
The West Side with Rich Kremer
The West Side, May 21, 2018 - Wisconsin Deer Farmers: Walker CWD Proposals Will Put Us Out Of Business
Industry Group Condemns Governor's Proposed Rules For Fencing, Transferring Deer
Wisconsin deer farmers and hunting ranch owners fear they’ll be driven out of business by a plan to curb chronic wasting disease introduced by Gov. Scott Walker. And if the state forces farmers to kill their herds, one owner says taxpayers could be forced to reimburse them. |
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Physical Therapy Advice: Osteoarthritis In Hips And Knees - Hip and Knee osteoarthritis are among the leading causes of disability. We talk to our physical therapists about the effects of exercise on this painful condition.
Guest(s): Jill Thein-Nissenbaum, Lori Thein Brody |
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Philosopher's Flight 11 of 15 - Norman Gilliland reads from The Philosopher's Flight, a novel by Tom Miller. The philosophers go into Boston to break up a Trenchers parade and find that it amounts to nothing. As they convene for some strategizing, the Trenchers stronghold across the street, Castle Club, bursts into flames. A note takes credit for the arson on behalf of the philosophers. Amid the chaos, Robert races to the roof and rescues a man from the fire, a man who turns out to be the arch-enemy Maxwell Gannet. |
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Trump's Call For FBI Investigation, Need For More Inclusive School Safety Plans, The Nostalgia Trap - The Department of Justice's inspector general is investigating a claim that the FBI spied on Donald Trump's presidential campaign. We look at what Trump's allegation means for the Russia probe. Then, while active shooter drills are now commonplace practices at schools, they're not as inclusive to students with disabilities as they could be. We learn more from our guest. We also take a look at why the nostalgic longing we feel for an idealized past could also serve to be a separating force between different racial and cultural groups. |
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Mon, 05/21/2018 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Police Body Cam Report, White House Suppresses Water Quality Report, Border Patrol Forcing Family Separation - The Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission just received a new report looking at whether police body cams affect officers' use of force. We'll dig into the results. The Trump administration and the EPA blocked the publication of a study that found hazardous chemicals found in drinking water and other household products throughout the United States, including some military bases. We find out more from our guest. We also find out more about families being separated by border patrol. |
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Taking a Look At The #Blackandhooded Movement - We look at the social media movement, #blackandhooded, which has grown from a hashtag on social media into a scholarship fund and network for black academics. We talk with one found and then talk to an analyst about why minority students are so underrepresented in graduate studies.
Guest(s): Karen Butler-Purry, Anthony Wright |
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
New Survey Measures Attitudes Of State Residents On Policing And Justice Issues - The Wisconsin Professional Police Association just released its 2018 Wisconsin Law Enforcement Survey, which aims to measure about how state residents are feeling about a variety of policing and justice issues, including the use of body cameras, police shootings, and gun control laws. The group’s executive director breaks down the results, and discusses how the results could shape public policy going forward.
Guest(s): Jim Palmer |
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
On Your Money: Financial Tips For College Grads, Dealing With High Gas Prices, And More - As we wrap up this graduation season, many college graduates likely have pomp and circumstance on the brain, rather than things like investing and saving for retirement. Makes sense, but are they missing out? Financial planner Kevin McKinley discusses some smart money moves for recent college grads. He also talks about dealing with higher prices at the pump, finding motivation to improve your financial situation, and much more.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Pet Care: Dog Flu Update - Dog flu has been in our area for a few years now, we get an update from regular guest Dr. Sandi Sawchuk. May is National Chip Your Pet month and we take a look at a recent study about raw meat based diets.
Guest(s): Dr Sandra Sawchuk |
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Philosopher's Flight 12 of 15 - Norman Gilliland reads from The Philosopher's Flight, a novel by Tom Miller. After putting Gannett in stasis, Robert takes satisfaction in kicking him off the roof and sets his sights toward a major competition, which he refers to as the Cup. Dar returns to her apartment to find a manikin burning in effigy, presumably the work of vengeful Trenchers. |
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Arbitration Ruling, Drug Use By Workers Up Nationwide, Book 'Fragmented Democracy' - In what's being viewed as a win for employers and a loss for workers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that companies can require its employees to settle disputes through individual arbitration instead of class action. We discuss what the decision means for businesses and workers. Plus, a new book examines American democracy and the participation in politics from the viewpoint of those living in or near poverty, particularly those reliant on programs such as Medicaid. We talk to the author about her research. We also learn about new data showing an increase in positive drug tests required by employers. |
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Tue, 05/22/2018 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Madison Barbershop Promotes Black Men's Health, Former Badger Football Player Sues Over Brain Injury Risk - Concerned about other black men's health after his own diagnosis with diabetes, a Madison resident opened a men's health center in the back of a barbershop in 2007. We learn about what it has accomplished since then and the new plans to expand the health center. We also discuss a new case in which a former badger football player is suing over brain injury risk. |
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Wed, 05/23/2018 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
The Dark Side Of Coffee - When you think of dangerous jobs, you probably think of things like coal mining, logging, or construction work. Coffee roasting? Not so much. But new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that a chemical byproduct of coffee roasting, diacetyl, might pose serious health risks to workers. We talk with the journalist whose investigative work prompted the study.
Guest(s): Raquel Rutledge, Nick Brown |
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Wed, 05/23/2018 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
What The Failed Reauthorization Of The Farm Bill Shows About Congressional Function - Congress has failed to reauthorize the Farm Bill, and it isn’t up for a new vote until late June. Our guest is a political scientist who says lawmakers torpedoed the legislation for a variety of reasons, not because of the ongoing immigration debate. He explains what it means that a massive, traditionally bipartisan bill is struggling on Capitol Hills.
Guest(s): John Patty |
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Wed, 05/23/2018 - 7:30am |
The Morning Show
Conversation with U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore About Farm Bill - U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore joins us to discuss the Farm Bill, how its nutrition funding is critical to Wisconsin, and whether lawmakers in Washington have a true perspective on the work to produce food for the world.
Guest(s): Gwen Moore |
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Wed, 05/23/2018 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
How To Make The Gatherings In Our Lives More Meaningful - People typically spend a lot of time in different types of gatherings ranging from meetings to conference calls to dinner parties. The problem, our guest says, is that too many of these are an “ineffective” use of our time. Join us as we consider how to turn these gatherings - both work and play - into meaningful and memorable experiences.
Guest(s): Priya Parker |
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Wed, 05/23/2018 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Geology And Natural History Of Wisconsin State Parks - Wisconsin has some of the most beautiful and interesting parks in the country. We take a closer look at their geological and natural history with our guest, the author of a new book on the subject.
Guest(s): Scott Spoolman |
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Wed, 05/23/2018 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Wisconsin Wetlands Update - May is American Wetlands Month and our guest from the Wisconsin Wetlands Association is with us to talk about how wetlands are doing in the state and why they are important.
Guest(s): Katie Beilfuss |
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Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Philosopher's Flight 13 of 15 - Norman Gilliland reads from The Philosopher's Flight, a novel by Tom Miller. Robert excels in the Cup competition, advancing his hopes to join the Rescue and Recovery Corps but Dar cites the dangers of the profession and wants him to promise not to join it. |
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Wed, 05/23/2018 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Week In Washington, Improper Disposal Of Cow Carcasses Affects Wolves, May Bike Safety Month - Farmer's improperly disposing carcasses from dairy cattle are causing major changes in the regular diets of wolf packs. We talk to the researcher who has been tracking wolves to these various dump sites used by farmers. We also talk about making bike rides safe and enjoyable and discuss the week's top national stories. |
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Wed, 05/23/2018 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Wheel Taxes, Tiny Bits Of Plastic Found In Beer, Preserving Photo Memories In The Digital Age - Microscopic plastic pieces have been found in 12 different types of beer that are brewed using water from the Great Lakes, including one brewed in Milwaukee. We learn more from a researcher who worked on the study. We also talk about the vanishing family photo album tradition and how to keep up with your digital photos, and we discuss wheel taxes in Wisconsin. |
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