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Sun, 02/17/2019 - 1:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Burnout -
If weekends aren’t recharging you much anymore, you've got a lot of company. Across professions, half of Americans surveyed say they’re exhausted from work. More and more of us feel scrambled, tired and drained. Are we facing daily lives more prone to burnout? And what can we do about it?
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Sun, 02/17/2019 - 8:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'The Romance Of The Ranchos' - Part 2 of the story of the first American mayor of Los Angeles dealing with revolt in California. Wilson’s daughter Ruth, by his second wife, became the mother of General George Patton, in "Benjamin D. Wilson." Originally aired 12/17/41. |
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Sun, 02/17/2019 - 8:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'The Green Hornet' - The DA thinks the Hendricks murder case is clinched because Barnes’ fingerprints are on the presumed suicide gun. But what about the secretary who saw the killing? Find out in "The State's Witness." Originally aired 02/16/47. |
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Sun, 02/17/2019 - 9:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Fibber McGee And Molly' - Various visitors along the way, including Beulah and Harlow Wilcox, in "Fibber Tunes his Piano." Originally aired 02/13/45. |
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Sun, 02/17/2019 - 9:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
' On Stage' - Elliott and Cathy in a Henry James story about the tentative relationship between him and her over a period of a few years, in "Four Meetings." Originally aired 02/19/53. |
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Sun, 02/17/2019 - 10:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Philo Vance' - In a restaurant, a blonde signals for Vance to follow her, but they can’t find her, in "Scarface Murder Case." Originally aired 02/14/50. |
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Sun, 02/17/2019 - 10:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'The Mysterious Traveler' - The Brits pick up a delirious American pilot, one of two who were flying from Honolulu to Tokyo when a typhoon throws them off course after some atomic tests, in "Strange New World." Originally aired 02/16/14. |
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Mon, 02/18/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
NASA Says Goodbye To Mars Opportunity Rover, The Budget Deal And National Emergency In Context - After losing contact with the Opportunity rover on Mars about eight months ago, NASA has announced the end of its 14 year run. We talk about what NASA's Opportunity rover accomplished in its career and what's next for NASA. We also take a look at the emergency declaration from President Trump.
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Mon, 02/18/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
State Capitol Report On Latest Wisconsin News, Will The Dark Store Loophole Close In Wisconsin? - Governor Evers has expressed concern about the dark store loophole, a practice that big-box retail chains like Walmart and Target use to cut down their property taxes. We learn more about the loophole as the issue advances. We also hear from WPR reporters about the latest captiol news.
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Mon, 02/18/2019 - 10:00am |
The West Side with Rich Kremer
The West Side, February 18, 2019 - Dealing with Tragedy- Recent tragedies in western Wisconsin and how local communities respond was discussed on The West Side.
Guest(s): Chris Fitzgerald, Dr. Andy Felton, Kyle Kriegl |
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Mon, 02/18/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Physical Therapy Advice: Hypermobility - Some people are born with joints that are very flexible. Hypermobility - sometimes known as being double-jointed - can cause medical problems. We talk about what hypermobility is and what can be done to treat it.
Guest(s): Jill Thein-Nissenbaum, Lori Thein Brody |
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Mon, 02/18/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Just Mercy 11 Of 15 - Large numbers of Walter McMillan's supporters arrive at the courthouse only to be denied access and subjected to the intimidation tactics, complete with metal detectors and an enormous German shepherd guard dog. And this, in Alabama, where police dogs and black folks looking for justice had never mixed well. Cynthia Woodland reads from "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson. |
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Mon, 02/18/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
One Man's Lifelong Battle With Weight And American Culture, And The Trump-FBI Relationship - The author of a new memoir chronicles his experience of trying to lose weight in a country that loves the fitbit as much as "food porn". We hear what it's like to be overweight from the author's experience as well as other plus-sized Americans he met on the road. We also discuss the fallout from former Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe's interview on "60 Minutes" and the contentious relationship between President Donald Trump and the FBI.
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Mon, 02/18/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Cheap Drugs Come With Hidden Dangers, Foxconn's Future In Wisconsin, Computer Algorithms Used To Decide Who Stays In Jail Pre-Trial - Many Americans are asking for cheaper drug prices and some politicians are trying to deliver. We talk to a reporter about her year-long study looking into why cheaper drug prices could mean less safety and cut corners. We also discuss the future of Foxconn in our state and look at how data and computer algorithms are used to determine whether some Wisconsin defendants stay in jail while they're pre-trial.
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Tue, 02/19/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Why Physicians Experience Low Job Satisfaction, Wisconsin Nursing Homes Struggling To Make Ends Meet - Many Wisconsin nursing homes are struggling to keep their doors open. The reasons range from worker shortages to an overall lack of money. We learn more about what's contributed to the financial problems. We also learn why many doctors are experiencing fatigue and burnout from their jobs.
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Tue, 02/19/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Milwaukee's Bid To Host Dem's 2020 Convention, Can Software Determine Where Crimes Will Occur? - Police departments around the nation are using software designed to help determine where and when a crime is likely to occur, and even who might commit it. We talk about what critics have to say and get a better understanding of how it works. We also discuss the possibility of the 2020 Democratic National Convention taking place in Milwaukee.
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Tue, 02/19/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Mental Health: Love Is Good For Your Heart - February is Heart Awareness Month and we take a different spin on heart health by talking about love. Our guest says love is good for your heart and talks about some simple things that you can do to increase love in your life.
Guest(s): Shilagh Mirgain |
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Tue, 02/19/2019 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Food Tourism - Discovering local food is a great part of traveling and food tours are becoming a popular way of getting to know an area. We talk about different types of tours, what to expect, and how to find them.
Guest(s): Liz Wessel |
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Tue, 02/19/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Just Mercy 12 Of 15 - The new investigators conclude that Walter had absolutely nothing to do with the murder of Ronda Morrison and they are prepared to tell the attorney general, the district attorney, and anyone else who might listen. Cynthia Woodland reads from "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryon Stevenson. |
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Tue, 02/19/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Vatican To Hold Summit On Priest Sex Abuse, The U.S. Census And The Citizenship Question, Latest On Race For Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice - A meeting including 190 Catholic leaders will convene at the Vatican this week to hear from sex abuse survivors on preventing future abuse. We learn more about the summit and what it means for the Catholic Church. We also discuss why the Supreme Court is considering adding a question to the 2020 census in regards to U.S. citizenship and we get an update on the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court justice.
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Tue, 02/19/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Update On Family Reunification Process, Governor Evers Proposes Changes To Statewide Cannabis Laws - Governor Evers has announced that his state budget will include a proposal to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize possession of the drug. We take a look at how this path compares to other states who have reformed their marijuana laws. We also check in on what's happened with family reunification for children that were taken from their parents at the border last year and we take a look at a top news story.
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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Can The Retail Industry Be Saved? - Toys R Us, Bon-Ton, Sears, and David’s Bridal are just a few of the retailers that have filed for bankruptcy or bankruptcy protection in 2018. With Wisconsin-based Shopko now joining that list, 2019 looks to see more of the same. What’s going on in the retail industry, and can it be saved?
Guest(s): Mark Pilkington |
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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Oversupply Of Milk Continues To Burden Farmers, Mastering The Art Of The Apology - With plenty of milk to go around, dairy processors don't have to subsidize the cost of hauling the product to its plants. We learn how the cost of transporting milk supply is contributed to the burden of oversupply that Wisconsin farmer's are experiencing. We also learn how to deliver a meaningful apology.
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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Insect Update: Dormant Oil Sprays - Dormant oil sprays are a popular way to control insects on plants. We talk about how they work, how they have changed over the years and when to apply them.
Guest(s): Phil Pellitteri |
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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:00pm |
The Midday
LunART Festival - The LunART Festival begins 2019 with the theme "A Wintry Mix Chamber Music Collective" on Sunday, February 23 at First United Methodist Church in Madison. Oboist Laura Medisky from the "Black Marigold" and violist Marie Pauls from "Arbor Ensemble" talk to Norman about the festival which is dedicated to celebrating women in the arts through performances, exhibitions, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Just Mercy 13 Of 15 - After 6 long years on death row, Walter McMillian is finally exonerated and set free. But life after prison includes suffering the after effects of living under the constant threat of execution. Ultimately, his is a journey of strength, resistance and perseverance, until he died not by the decision of men, but on God’s time. Cynthia Woodland reads from "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryon Stevenson. |
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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Milwaukee Bucks Off To Fast Start, What Transportation Options Young People Prefer, Week In Washington - According to a new study, 75 percent of students surveyed consider living in a place with non-driving transportation options very or somewhat important. We take a look at the transportation needs of young people in Wisconsin. We also take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks season so far and this week's top national news.
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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Wisconsin Attorney General Says No To Joining Emergency Declaration Lawsuit, Artists In Residence In Senior Housing, Universal Child Care Proposed By Sen. Elizabeth Warren - Several states are joining a lawsuit to counter President Trump's national emergency declaration, but Wisconsin's Attorney General says that Wisconsin is not. A reporter gives us the details. And we learn about a program that places University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students as artists in residence in senior living facilities.
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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 10:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Is Guilt A Wasted Emotion? -
It creeps into everything from exercise and diet to personal finance, to parenting style: guilt that we're not good enough, fit enough, smart enough. Why do we spend so much time feeling guilty?
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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
WI Senate Considers DOT Nominee, Educational Disparities In The American System - First listen to a feature story. Then we consider the latest as members of the Wisconsin State Senate consider Governor Tony Evers' nominee for Transportation Secretary. After that we welcome a guest who argues test-taking skills and character education teach students how to survive in a system stacked against them instead of thriving.
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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Confirmation Hearings For Evers' Cabinet, Detergent-Related Injuries Increased With Introduction Of Laundry Pods - Detergent pods became infamous in 2017 after a video stunt but the problem with these brightly colored detergent pods goes far beyond the so-called 'Tide Pod Challenge'. We talk with a reporter about the problem these pods pose to children. We also discuss the confirmation hearings for Governor Evers' cabinet.
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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 10:00am |
Route 51
Feb. 21, Antigo Native Inspires by Losing - When Crystal Benes graduated from Antigo High School in 2011 she weighed over 400 lbs. Today, at 26, Benes lives and works in Fort Wayne, Ind. where she has become a celebrity. Shortly after landing in Fort Wayne, Benes was cast as a contestant on “Fort Wayne’s Smallest Winner,” an intensive healthy-lifestyle program that she credits to losing more than half her bodyweight in less than 10 months.
Guest(s): Crystal Benes, Kelly O'Heron |
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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 10:00am |
Spectrum West with Al Ross
Spectrum West, February 21, 2019 - Visual Artist, High School Play and Author- Eau Claire visual artist Eric Lee joined host Al Ross on Spectrum West. An Eau Claire Memorial High School production about human trafficking, an upcoming Spring Valley Stagehands play and a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire political scientist and author were also featured during the show.
Guest(s): Eric Lee, Caragan Hollenbeck, Josie Butzler, Emily Ruth, Ann Turner, Eric Kasper |
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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 10:00am |
Newsmakers
Newsmakers, February 21, 2019 - Future of Regional Planning- We talk about the future of regional government planning and cooperation. A staff change at the La Crosse Area Planning Committee has elected officials contemplating expanding the work beyond transportation issues which has been the primary focus.
Guest(s): Joe Chilsen, Tim Kabat, Mike Giese |
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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Vehicle Maintenance: Synthetic Oil - You now have the option of using synthetic oil in your car, but is it a good idea? We check in with our vehicle maintenance specialist to find out the pros and cons of using this alternative to traditional oil.
Guest(s): Jim Ward |
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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
Just Mercy 14 Of 15 - After 6 long years on death row, Walter McMillian is finally exonerated and set free. But life after prison includes suffering the after effects of living under the constant threat of execution. Ultimately, his is a journey of strength, resistance and perseverance, until he died not by the decision of men, but on God’s time. Cynthia Woodland reads from "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryon Stevenson. |
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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
The Oscars 2019, Sex Trafficking in Wisconsin - The Academy Awards will take place this weekend with movies like "BlacKkKlansman," "The Favorite" and "A Star is Born" in the running. We talk with a movie critic and get his picks. We also hear from two Milwaukee-based sex trafficking victim advocates about what it's really like to be trafficked and what we can do about the problem.
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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Millions Of Ameircans Behind On Auto Payments, 'Zombie' Deer And CWD, Evers Vetoes COP Tax Cut Bill - Hunters and wildlife experts are trying to set the story straight as CWD continues to be deemed the "zombie" deer disease. We talk with an expert about why that description evokes unnecessary fear. We also discuss findings from a new report that says more than seven million Americans are behind on car loan payments by more than 90 days.
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