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Sun, 03/25/2018 - 1:00pm |
Wisconsin Classical
Shadows and Sun - Shifting light and weather patterns are mirrored in works by French, Italian, and Hungarian composers. |
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Sun, 03/25/2018 - 1:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
We've Had 30 Years Of Prozac. Why Are We Still Depressed? - Modern anti-depressants have saved a lot of minds. And lives. But our 30-year experiment with modern anti-depressants is taking a toll. What have they done to our bodies? And how do we navigate that trade-off between body and mind? |
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Sun, 03/25/2018 - 4:00pm |
University Of The Air
Farmer's Markets and Food Justice -- with Alfonso Morales - Colorful bouquets of flowers and piles of fresh fruits and vegetables: what is the value of a farmers market? How are farmers markets tied into broader questions about race, gender, and food justice? In this hour, Professor Alfonso Morales traces his journey from child of farmers to internationally sought-after academic researcher specializing in community markets.
Guest(s): Alfonso Morales |
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Mon, 03/26/2018 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Exploring Wildlife Conservation and The Decline of Hunters - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a survey that revealed a stark decline in American hunters. We explore the hunting traditions in Wisconsin and the shift in attitudes toward wildlife. We also discuss efforts in place to sustain America’s fish and wildlife resources.
Guest(s): Theresa Stabo |
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Mon, 03/26/2018 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
State Capitol Report: Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates - The nonpartisan race for an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has a decidedly partisan feel. In advance of the April 3rd election, we talk with Judge Rebecca Dallet and Judge Michael Screnock about their judicial philosophies, and with a longtime political observer about the politics of judicial elections in Wisconsin.
Guest(s): Rebecca Dallet, Michael Screnock |
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Mon, 03/26/2018 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
Winners Of The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation Talk About Their City - There’s no shortage of negative news in Milwaukee: the segregation, the extreme racial disparities in incarceration rates and employment, the lead pipe dilemma. But today, we talk to people who have devoted their lives and work to making the city they love a better place. These local leaders have all received Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs) for their work improving their community’s aesthetics, making job training and education more accessible, eliminating a food desert and more.
Guest(s): Kalan Haywood II, Mark Kessenich, Jonatan Zuñiga |
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Mon, 03/26/2018 - 10:00am |
The West Side
The West Side, March 26, 2018 - Impact of Tariffs - Mark Tyler, president of OEM Fabricators in Woodville and Ali Abootalebi, professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire joined host Rich Kremer on The West Side to discuss how President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum may impact the western Wisconsin economy.
Guest(s): Ali Abootalebi |
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Mon, 03/26/2018 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Bioenergy: A New Mission At The GLBRC - The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), has a new mission. We talk about these changes with the center’s director and associate director and find out what research is being do to develop sustainable alternatives to petroleum based fuels.
Guest(s): Tim Donohue, Tina Nielsen |
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Mon, 03/26/2018 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Weather Guys: Winter Stats - Now that spring is officially here, we take a look at how this winter compared statistically with other recent winters. We also find out why the east has had so many bad storms of late and how to become a 'spotter" for the National Weather Service.
Guest(s): Steve Ackerman |
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Mon, 03/26/2018 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Elephant Whisperer 1 of 20 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the herd in the African Wild" by Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spence. Elephants had been absent from Zululand for a century when the owner of a reserve is offered a troublesome herd. This is their story. |
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Mon, 03/26/2018 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Wisconsin's March For Our Lives, Wisconsin's First Managed Elk Hunt, What We Can Learn About Life And Death From The Irish - A writer uses his own experiences with death to examine how our culture and society prepares-- or fails to prepare-- us to handle it. We hear more from the author. We also speak to the DNR's Deer and Elk Ecologist about Wisconsin's first elk hunt and take a look at March For Our Lives events that took place in Wisconsin this weekend. |
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Mon, 03/26/2018 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Trump Signs Omnibus Bill, Oconomowoc Mother Creates Opioid Overdose Awareness Group, Former Lawmaker Proposes Gun Resolution For Teachers In Hartford Area - We break down the $1.3 trillion omnibus bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Friday. Then, after losing her own son to a heroine overdose, one Wisconsin mother has created a group to offer support to other families dealing with addiction. We talk with the mother about her group, Saving Others For Archie (SOFA). We also talk with a former lawmaker about his resolution for potentially arming teachers in a Wisconsin school district. |
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Tue, 03/27/2018 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
The Effects Of Plastic In Our Oceans, Great Lakes - A new survey estimates that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is roughly twice the size of Texas, which is anywhere from four to sixteen times larger than previously thought to be. We talk with a researcher on microscopic plastic pollution in oceans and lakes about the state of debris in our water, and what steps are needed to address this issue.
Guest(s): Lorena Rios Mendoza |
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Tue, 03/27/2018 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
The Politics Of Stormy Daniels - In a recent interview on CBS' "60 Minutes,” adult film star Stephanie Clifford, who goes by the name Stormy Daniels, broke her silence about her alleged affair with President Donald Trump. We unpack the details of the interview and explore potential risks facing President Trump and his administration. We also discuss the legal obstacles to suing a president.
Guest(s): Lara Brown |
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Tue, 03/27/2018 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
On Your Money: Should You Unfriend Facebook? - On this edition of "On Your Money," financial planner Kevin McKinley tackles Facebook's data privacy woes, hiring a tax preparer, and why remodeling may be better than moving.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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Tue, 03/27/2018 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Pet Care: Protein In Your Pet’s Food - Is more protein in pet food better better and does it matter where it comes from? We take a closer look with regular guest Dr. Sandi Sawchuk. We also take a about cats with bladder issues and prostate disease in dogs.
Guest(s): Dr Sandra Sawchuk |
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Tue, 03/27/2018 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Elephant Whisperer 2 of 20 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild" by Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spence. Elephants had been absent from Zululand for a century when the owner of a reserve is offered a troublesome herd. This is their story. |
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Tue, 03/27/2018 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Special Elections Bill, What It Takes To Make An Effective Electoral Map, What Was Your First Car? - We get up to speed on a state Republican proposal to undercut a judge's order that Gov. Scott Walker call elections for two vacant legislative seats. Then, a geographer takes a look at electoral maps in an effort to figure out what makes the most sensible and fair electoral maps. We talk to the reporter behind the piece. Additionally, we ask you for your stories about your first car. You can email them to ideas@wpr.org, tweet us at centraltimewpr, or leave a comment on The Ideas Network Facebook page. |
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Tue, 03/27/2018 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Fire Fighting Chemicals Pose Threat To Green Bay, Repeat Winners In Wisconsin Lottery Cause Reason For Suspicion, The Case For Limiting School Security - A new report by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism take a closer look at winners of the Wisconsin lottery system whose luck seemed to good to be true. We talk to the reporter about what they found. We also hear from a UW-Green Bay professor about why adding security in schools, like guns for teachers, might not help the situation. We also find out more about a firefighter training facility that produces chemicals that may be harming the Green Bay. |
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Wed, 03/28/2018 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
When College Students Go Hungry - Some college kids spend spring break at beach parties in destination cities, while others wonder how they’ll eat with the campus dining hall closed. Our first guest explains his personal experience with food insecurity in college and how it’s informed his research at Harvard. Our second guest says she learned of hungry students while working at UW-Madison and now researches the issue at Marquette University.
Guest(s): Noreen Siddiqui, Anthony Abraham Jack |
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Wed, 03/28/2018 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
The Effects Of Putting A Citizenship Question On The 2020 Census - The U.S. Commerce Department announced it would include a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. Supporters say this means better data for helping with enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, but critics fear that it’s a political move that could affect the counting of immigrant and minority groups. We get the latest on this news - and the legal challenges stacking up against it - from a reporter, then turn to a social historian to consider how the U.S. Census has changed over time.
Guest(s): Andrew Restuccia, Margo Anderson |
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Wed, 03/28/2018 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
How Much Faster Can Humans Get? - Over the past century, athletes have broken record after record, becoming remarkably faster and stronger than their predecessors in the span of just a few decades. But the human body hasn’t changed in about 200,000 years — so how was all that improvement even possible to begin with? And will athletes continue to get better, or are there limits? We look at the science behind seemingly unstoppable record-breaking. |
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Wed, 03/28/2018 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Insect Update: Pantry Pests - Are you finding moths, worms or flies in your kitchen? Our bug guy is back to tell you what those pests may be and how to get rid of them and keep them from coming back.
Guest(s): P.J. Liesch |
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Wed, 03/28/2018 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Elephant Whisperer 3 of 20 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the herd in the African Wild" by Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spence. Elephants had been absent from Zululand for a century when the owner of a reserve is offered a troublesome herd. Preparing for them has been hard, but now the day has come for them to arrive. |
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Wed, 03/28/2018 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Week In Washington, Reclaimed Wood Sees Spike In Demand, Raising Proudly Muslim Kids - The use of reclaimed wood, or wood that is recovered from the deconstruction of old buildings, barns, factories, or mills, is gaining popularity in the state. We find out more about its appeal and how it's being used from a Wiscontext guest. We also review this week's top stories in Washington and hear from one Muslim parent about the experience of raising Muslim kids. |
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Wed, 03/28/2018 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Milwaukee Bans Conversion Therapy, Milwaukee Bucks Scorekeeper Of 50 Years Featured In Local Filmmaker's Work, The Role Of Risk In The Playground - While many parents focus efforts on making the lives of their children as safe as possible, our guest believes putting a little risk in playtime can promote growth. We talk to the guest about what healthy risk might look like. We hear from a Milwaukee filmmaker about his documentary project about 85-year-old scorekeeper for the Milwaukee Buck's, Bob Wanek. We also learn more about the Milwaukee's decision to ban conversion therapy. |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Five Years Later, Does "Lean In" Still Matter? - It’s been five years since the release of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg’s book "Lean In," her playbook for succeeding in a male-dominated workplace. The influential book encouraged women everywhere to ‘lean in’ at their jobs...but five years later, in an era of #MeToo, how is that message being received? Our guest this hour says that Lean In is starting to feel like a relic from another time...and instead of women trying to fit into the power structure, they are collectively and actively challenging it.
Guest(s): Helaine Olen |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
What's Ahead For Special Elections In Wisconsin? - On Wednesday, a Wisconsin appeals court denied Gov. Scott Walker’s request to delay an order on special elections for vacant seats; meanwhile, the governor said he won't ask the state Supreme Court to block the special elections order. We talk to a law school professor about the legal maneuvering over the past few days regarding the special elections order, consider its effect on Wisconsinites, and look at what's ahead on this issue
Guest(s): Robert Yablon |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
How The 21st Century "Moguls" Are Breathing New Life Into Newspapers - The last decade has been tough on newspapers. As news consumers moved online. And yet, a handful of wealthy individuals have purchased newspapers in recent years, hoping to turn things around. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com, and John Henry, owner of the Boston Red Sox, purchased the Washington Post and the Boston Globe respectively in 2013. And they’re not the only ones. But can they save the newspaper business? We look at the rise of the 21st century newspaper mogul, the potential benefits and consequences, and what it all means for the future of journalism in America.
Guest(s): Dan Kennedy |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:00am |
Spectrum West with Al Ross
Spectrum West, March 29, 2018 - Comedy, Photography, Theater and Jazz- A preview of The Second City’s upcoming performance at the Eau Claire Improv Festival was featured on Spectrum West this week. The program also highlighted a photography workshop in Hudson and approaching performances by the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre and the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra.
Guest(s): Wayne Marek, Geoff Peterson |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:00am |
Newsmakers
Newsmakers, March 29, 2018 - The Future of Service Clubs- Many American service clubs are having trouble adding new members and even retaining existing members. We talk with members of Coulee Region area service clubs about some of the reasons why and what they are doing about the situation. This is an encore program that originally aired in August of 2017.
Guest(s): Jodi Widuch, Andrew Bakkum, Tracy Gaskin, David Strudthoff |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Divorce 101 - A recent study revealed that nearly one in five married Americans are currently considering divorce. We talk with two attorneys who offer advice on if you should get an attorney, how to find one and answer your questions about divorce and family law.
Guest(s): Michael Riley |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Elephant Whisperer 4 of 20 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the herd in the African Wild" by Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spence. Elephants had been absent from Zululand for a century when the owner of a reserve is offered a troublesome herd. Of course once they had arrived, the first thing this wild herd did was to escape. |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Special Elections Update, Inmates Are Training Service Dogs In Black River Falls, Raising Caring Boys In A World With Many Angry Men - Several writers have expressed their concern about raising kind, caring boys in a society where traditional gender expectations call for tough, stoic men and the men represented in media are often angry. We talk to a professor of applied psychology to learn more. We also hear about inmates in Jackson County who are training service dogs, and get an update about what is happening with special elections and Governor Walker. |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Why Bland Beer Is Still King, NCAA Pledges Reform After A Year Of Scandals, Should The State Treasurer Office Be Eliminated? - Despite the explosion of microbreweries and stocking of craft beer at most grocery stores, only 1 out of 8 Americans are actually drinking it. We hear more about the everlasting popularity of so-called "bland" beer from an expert. We also learn more about the NCAA coming back after scandals of the past year and examine both why we might and might not need a state treasurer position. |
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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
The Revenge of Analog - Do you miss turntables, vinyl records, cassette tapes, landline phones? Welcome to the analog revival – a movement to roll back digital dominance. This week, how headphones and MP3s ruined music, the pleasure of listening to old 78’s, and the politics of nostalgia. |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Wisconsin Weekend: Tell Kate Where To Go In Spring - Spring has arrived! Wisconsin travel expert Gary Knowles offers advice on where to go for springtime fun all around the state. Plus learn about travel guides you can get when you’re willing to spend a little money - and options that offer free plans for unique experiences.
Guest(s): Gary Knowles |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Why School Segregation Persists 64 Years After Brown V. Board - In 1988, nearly half of African-American children attended majority white schools after years of attempts at educational integration. The picture is very different today. Just thirty years later, well over half of American children attend segregated schools — schools where at least half the students are the same race or ethnicity as them. In light of the death of Linda Brown, who was at the center of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case that overturned the “separate but equal” doctrine in public education, we talk about why much of the school integration achieved in the twentieth century has been reversed.
Guest(s): Alexander Nazaryan |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
Week in Review: Special Elections, 2020 Census And Another Cabinet Official Out - Gov. Scott Walker called for special elections to fill vacant seats in the 1st Senate and 42nd Assembly districts Friday following a series of court decisions. Meanwhile, the Commerce Department announced that it would include a citizenship status question on the U.S. Census in 2020 and President Donald Trump announced his decision to replace the Veterans Affairs Secretary on Twitter. We dive into the details behind these headlines.
Guest(s): Ed Fallone, Rick Esenberg |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 10:00am |
Hear Me Out
Hear Me Out, March 30, 2018 - CWD & Deer Farms - In the next hour, we’re talking about chronic wasting disease and deer farms. Earlier this month, a Washington County farm with links to a property in Bayfield County had a buck that tested positive for CWD. We’ll talk with one of the farm’s owners, Jane Stolz, and Bayfield County Zoning and Planning Director Rob Schierman about plans to depopulate the deer herd.
Guest(s): Nick Milroy, Paul McGraw, Jane Stolz, Rob Schierman |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Garden Talk: Planting The Best For Less - Gardening can get expensive, but there are ways you can get a bigger bang for your buck. We talk to our guest about where to skimp and when it makes sense to splurge. She shares tips on how to find great plants for less, what garden designs save money and how to find great deals on containers.
Guest(s): Kerry Ann Mendez |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 12:00pm |
The Larry Meiller Show
Window Boxes For Indoors And Out - Whether you live in a small apartment, have a big garden or are somewhere in between, window boxes can be a fun addition to your home. We help guide you through deciding on location, container, soil, and plants so your box is a success.
Guest(s): Chantal Aida Gordon, Ryan Benoit |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Elephant Whisperer 5 of 20 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the herd in the African Wild" by Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spence. Elephants had been absent from Zululand for a century when the owner of a reserve is offered a troublesome herd. Of course once they had arrived, the first thing this wild herd did was to escape. Now they're back and the next step is to establish trust. |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
High Stakes Referenda, Milwaukee Voter Rolls, Food Friday - Thousands of Milwaukee voters may have to reregister after a routine list update to remove those who have moved or deceased erroneously removed additional voters. We hear more from a reporter. We also look at why some school districts are facing some higher-than-usual stakes referenda on election day, and learn a few new recipes on Food Friday. |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 3:39pm |
WPR Politics
The Week That Screamed 'Third Branch!' - Wisconsin's judiciary — the third branch of state government that quietly goes about its business while the governor and Legislature loudly engage in politics. One might almost forget it's there, until you have a week like this where politicians and judges clash, pulling with coequal force in different directions. Gov. Scott Walker's administration was rebuffed by three judges in the course of a week over whether or not to call special elections. |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Wisconsin News Roundup, Oral History Project To Mark 50th Anniversary Of Open Housing March In Milwaukee, New Sex-Trafficking Law Holds Websites Liable - Craigslist has removed personal ads from their website in response to a new sex-trafficking law that would hold websites accountable. We learn about how this new law could change the web. We also hear about a project in Milwaukee that is working to preserve the memories and voices of participants in the 1967 and 1968 open housing marches and we review this week's Wisconsin news. |
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Fri, 03/30/2018 - 7:00pm |
Special Programming
State Supreme Court Debate - Frederica Freyberg and Shawn Johnson moderate the Wisconsin State Supreme Court Debate between Michael Screnock and Rebecca Dallet. The debate is a production of Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio. |
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Sat, 03/31/2018 - 7:00am |
Garden Talk
Planting The Best For Less - Gardening can get expensive, but there are ways you can get a bigger bang for your buck. We talk about where to skimp and when it makes sense to splurge, and share tips on how to find great plants for less, what garden designs save money and how to find great deals on containers.
Guest(s): Kerry Ann Mendez |
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Sat, 03/31/2018 - 8:00am |
Zorba Paster On Your Health
Sleep Deprivation & False Claims / Injury Deaths & Life Expectancy (Chipotle & Sweet Potato Chowder) - This week Zorba and Tom discuss a study showing that sleep deprivation may lead to false confessions, and they talk about a study showing that the U.S. has far worse statistics compared to Europe in terms of accidents (deaths). Plus a tasty recipe for Chipotle & Sweet Potato Chowder! |
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Sat, 03/31/2018 - 12:00pm |
On Your Money
Should You Unfriend Facebook? - On this edition of "On Your Money," financial planner Kevin McKinley tackles Facebook's data privacy woes, hiring a tax preparer, and why remodeling may be better than moving.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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