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Sun, 04/28/2019 - 1:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Taking Comfort in the Sound of Silence -
Restaurants, bars, coffee shops — is there any public place left that doesn’t play background music? We make the case for silence. While some may need the drone of TVs, traffic and Muzak, to drown out the pesky sound of thinking, others go to great lengths to find respite from a noisy world.
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Sun, 04/28/2019 - 8:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Tom Corbett, Space Cadet' - Tom and Roger volunteer to escort Sally Wood, the beautiful daughter of a VIP carrying a million credits, in "Escort of Death" part 1 of 2. Originally aired 04/29/52. |
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Sun, 04/28/2019 - 8:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Tom Corbett, Space Cadet' - The hunter becomes the hunted when Tom Corbett blasts into space with part 2 of "The Escort of Death" from 1952. |
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Sun, 04/28/2019 - 9:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Theater Guild On The Air' - The adventures of a convict escaped from Dartmoor prison as he wanders the English countryside, in "Escape." Originally aired 04/20/47. |
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Sun, 04/28/2019 - 9:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Mr. Keen' - The other woman is after Gilbert Gray’s money and, as Mrs. Gray visits her, the woman gets blasted, in "The Mother’s Plea Murder." Originally aired 04/10/52. |
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Sun, 04/28/2019 - 10:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'X-Minus One' - A ship on a very long voyage has developed strict rules and lost its destination. Only one of the passengers, with a "Sense of Wonder" wants to leave the ship. Originally aired 04/24/56. |
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Mon, 04/29/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
New Headlight Technology Could Make Night Driving Safer If Regulations Changed, Recognizing Black American Triumph In The Past And Present - Newberry Medal-winning author Kwame Alexander talks about his poem that recognizes the power and action of black Americans and black brilliance past and present. We also learn about a new vehicle headlight that might make night driving safer for Americans but would mean a change to federal regulation.
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Mon, 04/29/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
UW-Oshkosh Campus Response To Hate Images, Caregiving Agencies Call For Boost In Medicaid Personal Care Due To Staffing Shortages - Images described as racist and anti-Semitic surfaced on social media, reportedly involving UW-Oshkosh students, we get the latest on the community reaction and what we know so far about the investigation. We also learn why a severe staffing shortage in caregiving agencies has lead to some workers appealing to the state's Joint Finance Committee for a boost.
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Mon, 04/29/2019 - 10:00am |
The West Side
The West Side, April 29, 2019 - The Outdoor Guys joined host Rich Kremer to preview the Wisconsin fishing opener on The West Side.
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Mon, 04/29/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Parkinson’s Disease: Easing Movement - Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system, with symptoms becoming worse over time. We talk with two specialists about the disease and therapies that can help with the affliction.
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Mon, 04/29/2019 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Weather Guys: Why Snow Now - Did you think winter was over? Not quite yet. We talk to the Weather Guys about what causes such late snow storms and how this winter stacks up to winter weather records in Wisconsin.
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Mon, 04/29/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Eighty-Dollar Champion 1 Of 15 - It's 1958 and the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden is about to begin. Into the rarefied atmosphere of wealth and tradition comes the most unlikely of horses - a drab white former plow horse named Snowman. Jim Fleming reads from "The Eighty-Dollar Champion" by Elizabeth Letts. |
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Mon, 04/29/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
What One Therapist Learned When She Became The Patient, Strong First Quarter For The U.S. Economy, More Cases Of Sexual Abuse Among Boy Scout Troops Uncovered - A psychotherapist's world gets rearranged when she decides to start seeing a therapist herself. We talk with her about her new book and her big reflections on the human condition. And, the economy looked strong in the first quarter of 2019 despite tariffs and other concerns. We also take a look at a top news story.
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Mon, 04/29/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Violence At Places Of Worship, Volunteer Fire Fighting Forces Struggling In Numbers - We also talk about how fire departments across the state are struggling to stay fully staffed, particularly volunteer units. And we discuss the recent string of violence at places of worship around the world.
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Tue, 04/30/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
2020 Candidates Keep Wisconsin In Mind, UW-La Crosse Leading The Way In Eliminating Plastic Waste - Wisconsin has seen visits from several 2020 candidates in recent weeks, including President Trump who visited Green Bay this past weekend. We talk with a political analyst about Wisconsin's role in the campaign trail to 2020. We also find out how UW-La Crosse has faired under the first year of a plastic-straw ban.
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Tue, 04/30/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Wisconsin Lawmaker Pushes For Trampoline Park Regulation, Avengers: End Game Breaks Several Box Office Records - Trampoline parks have become a popular means of entertainment around the country, but a local lawmaker is seeking to regulate the parks. We talk with him about the issue and what he hopes to accomplish. We also learn what's behind the success of the final Avengers' film.
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Tue, 04/30/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Shipwrecks Of The Great Lakes - We make a deep dive into shipwrecks, connecting them with stories about the frontier, the environment, immigration, politics, technology and industry. We talk with a historian and maritime archeologist, who's also the author of a new book on the subject.
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Tue, 04/30/2019 - 11:45am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Helping Siblings In Foster Care - Of all the problems faced by kids in the foster care system, being separated from a sibling is one of the hardest. We talk about a camp that’s specifically designed to reunite brothers and sisters who have become separated in foster care.
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Tue, 04/30/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Eighty-Dollar Champion 2 Of 15 - It's 1958 and the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden is about to begin. Into the rarefied atmosphere of wealth and tradition comes the most unlikely of horses - a drab white former plow horse named Snowman. Jim Fleming reads from "The Eighty-Dollar Champion" by Elizabeth Letts. |
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Tue, 04/30/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
What A Change In The Size Of Middle Class Really Means, Universities Relying On Adjunct Faculty, Infrastructure Package - We often hear about the shrinking middle class, but why is the size changing. We learn why our guest believes that the condition of a class is more important than its size. We also learn more about the role adjunct faculty members play in university systems and why too many adjuncts could mean bad news for the future of higher education. Additionally, we discuss what's missing from the national conversation about infrastructure.
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Tue, 04/30/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Lawmakers Discuss K-12 Education Policy, Mitch McConnell Pushes To Raise Legal Tobacco Age To 21 - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing to raise the legal smoking age to 21 nationwide, a move that was received surprisingly well from cigarette and vaping manufacturers. We talk about states where the age has already been raised and get the details of McConnell's proposal. We also hear from state lawmakers about what they want education funding to look like.
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Wed, 05/01/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Milwaukee Considers Expanding Residency Incentives To Police And Fire Unions, Helping Farmers Affected By Floods, How Unsolved Crimes Impacts Communities - We learn about a new program coming to Dane County that aims to help small farmers stay in operation and prevent future floods. We also talk about the number of unsolved homicide cases in Milwaukee and how they impact the community. Additionally, we revisit residency incentives for police and fire departments in the city.
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Wed, 05/01/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Accepting And Surviving Climate Change - According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change the impact of global warming will continue to worsen without radical, worldwide change. Our guest explains why society needs to adopt a new mindset, embracing serious institutional change in order to survive. We also speak with a young climate activist about her view of the future.
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Wed, 05/01/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Wildlife Update: Bears, Frog Songs And Other Signs Of Spring - Spring can be a pretty noisy and active time for Wisconsin wildlife. We talk with a wildlife specialist about frog songs, turkey hunting, how to coexist with bears and the status of elk in our state.
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Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Eighty-Dollar Champion 3 Of 15 - It's 1958 and the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden is about to begin. Into the rarefied atmosphere of wealth and tradition comes the most unlikely of horses - a drab white former plow horse named Snowman. Jim Fleming reads from "The Eighty-Dollar Champion" by Elizabeth Letts. |
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Wed, 05/01/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Private Facebook Groups Are The Only Thing Keeping Some On Facebook, Week In Washington - Digital communities have evolved with technology, from chat rooms to blogs, and now private Facebook groups are in the mix. We talk with a reporter who says these niche spaces seem to be the only place on Facebook largely free of toxicity. We also take a look at this week's top national news.
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Wed, 05/01/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Wisconsin Supreme Court Allows Walker Appointees To Return To Work, Wisconsin Curler Returns From World Senior Championships, Mental Health Care Still A Crisis For Veterans - We discuss the state Supreme Court's order allowing the 82 lame-duck appointees made by Gov. Scott Walker to return to work as the appeal process plays out. Then, a five-time world championship Wisconsinite competed in the 2019 World Senior Championships this past week. We learn more about Wisconsin's role in the sport and find out how he placed. We also discuss the continuing need for more mental health care for our veterans, including conditions like traumatic brain injury.
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Wed, 05/01/2019 - 10:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Hope: How Do You Make It? -
We’ve all been there, that place where we feel hope slipping away. Maybe we’ve even lost hope. We talk with people who’ve turned that around and made hope real, whether it’s through political activism, faith, music, or reading a life-changing novel.
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Sustainable Forestry, Automation In Wisconsin - As automation becomes more common in the workplace, we explore how humans and robots in Wisconsin could work side by side. Then, from South America to northern Wisconsin, we learn about sustainably managing forests.
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
La Crosse Fair Housing Study, Gov. Evers Appoints UW Regents - We learn about a La Crosse housing study that shows residents of color are more adversely affected by housing needs. We also find out about Gov. Evers' first appointments to the UW System Board of Regents.
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 8:00am |
The Morning Show
Wisconsin National Guard Addresses Sexual Assault, Green Bay Packers NFL Draft Picks - We take a closer look at the Wisconsin National Guard's response to sexual assault, currently under federal review. We also talk with a sportswriter about the Green Bay Packers draft picks and what they could mean for the season ahead.
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:00am |
Spectrum West with Al Ross
Spectrum West, May 2, 2019 - Pianist, Play, Art Tour, Fundraiser- John Jensen, a St. Paul-based pianist, talked about his upcoming appearance in the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra concert with host Al Ross on Spectrum West. Also featured on the show was an Eau Claire play about geocaching, a St. Croix art tour and a Menomonie High School music fundraiser.
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:00am |
Route 51
May 2, Gardening In North Central Wisconsin - Gardening in north central Wisconsin can be complex, especially when winter lasts longer than we expect it to. “Route 51” host Shereen Siewert welcomes master gardeners Pat Mroczinski and Sharon Omernik for our annual gardening show, offering tips for best growing practices in north central Wisconsin.
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:00am |
Newsmakers
Newsmakers, May 2, 2019 - Crisis in Cameroon- Political unrest and violence started in the African nation of Cameroon in 2016, three years after the city of La Crosse established a sister city relationship with Kumbo, Cameroon. Learn more about what La Crosse residents are dong to try to help.
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Spring Bird Migration - The first two weeks of May are prime viewing season for migratory birds. We’ll talk to our guest about what birds are arriving to Wisconsin, how and where to spot them, how to attract them to your yard and how to recognize their calls.
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:00pm |
The Midday
Symphony Of A Thousand - Peter Bryant talks to Madison Symphony Orchestra conductor John DeMain about the upcoming season as well as this weekend's performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 "Symphony of a Thousand" on May 3, 4 and 5 in Overture Hall in Madison. |
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Eighty-Dollar Champion 4 Of 15 - It's 1958 and the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden is about to begin. Into the rarefied atmosphere of wealth and tradition comes the most unlikely of horses - a drab white former plow horse named Snowman. Jim Fleming reads from "The Eighty-Dollar Champion" by Elizabeth Letts. |
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Investing In America's Future, Mathletes Of Milwaukee, Evers Pushes Medicaid Expansion - Republican leaders are removing many of Governor Evers' budget proposals, including Medicaid expansion. We find out how Evers is responding. Then we learn about Milwaukee-area high school students who used math to tackle substance abuse. Finally, we talk with a guest who says the right policy solutions can improve America's fiscal outlook.
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
History Of America's Heartland, U.S. Involvement In Central America - We talk with a historian about the myths and realities of the Midwest. And, with calls for military intervention in Venezuela, we examine the history of U.S. involvement in the region.
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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 6:00am |
The Morning Show
Making Wisconsin A Place For Emerging Artists - Wisconsin exports milk, cheese, timber, and...music? We explore the music made by Wisconsinites and learn about the efforts across the state to support emerging artists.
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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 7:00am |
The Morning Show
Fond Du Lac Missionaries At The Mexican Border, The Challenge Of Building Detention Centers In Wisconsin - Two Fond du Lac missionaries join us to discuss their recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border. Then we discuss the challenge one company faced when trying to open immigration detention centers in Wisconsin.
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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
Garden Talk: Going Native - Using native plants in your garden has a lot of pluses, including attracting bees and other pollinators. We talk about what plants will work for your garden with our native plant expert from the UW-Madison Arboretum.
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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 12:00pm |
The Midday
UW Russian Folk Orchestra - Peter Bryant talks to Victor Gorodinsky, Music Director and Founder of the 40-piece UW Russian Folk Orchestra. They are celebrating their 22nd anniversary with a concert on Saturday, May 4 at 7pm at the First Unitarian Society in Madison.
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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 12:30pm |
Chapter A Day
The Eighty-Dollar Champion 5 Of 15 - It's 1958 and the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden is about to begin. Into the rarefied atmosphere of wealth and tradition comes the most unlikely of horses - a drab white former plow horse named Snowman. Jim Fleming reads from "The Eighty-Dollar Champion" by Elizabeth Letts. |
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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 3:00pm |
Central Time
Kitchen Gadgets, Sen. Tiffany On The Knowles-Nelson Act, Evers Meets With Foxconn Chairman - It's Food Friday, where we learn about making kitchens... less full... with must-have gadgets our guest recommends. We also hear from Sen. Tom Tiffany about his views on not extending the Knowles-Nelson Act for land stewardship. And we take a look at a top news story.
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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 4:00pm |
Central Time
Wisconsin News Roundup, African-American Female Composers, Facebook's Design Changes - In state news, we hear about a rally at the Capitol and controversy surrounding frac sand mining in Monroe County. WPR host Stephanie Elkins tells us about renewed interest in a pair of African-American female composers from the 1930s. Then, we learn about Facebook's big change to its page design.
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Fri, 05/03/2019 - 4:45pm |
WPR Politics
Wow In Reverse - Back in March, Gov. Tony Evers released a state budget proposal that was full of stuff Democrats loved and Republicans did not — if there was one word to describe both groups' reactions it might be, "Wow." This week, the GOP co-chairs of the Legislature's budget released a memo saying they plan to strip out a whole bunch of the governor's proposals. It's almost like the "wow budget" in reverse.
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 6:00am |
Garden Talk
Going Native - Using native plants in your garden has a lot of pluses, including attracting bees and other pollinators. We talk about what plants will work for your garden with our native plant expert from the UW-Madison Arboretum.
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 8:00am |
Zorba Paster On Your Health
Don't Skip Breakfast, Recent Measles Epidemic, Thai Basil Chicken Bowls - Zorba and Tom discuss a new study that reinforces the importance of eating breakfast, and they look at why the measles are making a momentous comeback. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Thai basil chicken bowls. |
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 10:00am |
The Odyssey Series
Tabla - Ancient Hindustani Classical Music Drums - Among the many percussive instruments I’ve collected over the years, my Indian tabla drums have become one of my favorites not just because of their attractive appearance, but also because of their celebrated place in the history of Hindustani Classical Music. |
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 11:00am |
BETA
Episode 203: It'll Only Feel Like An Eternity - Indie filmmaker Penny Lane introduces us to a group of Satanists who are making waves. Musician T Bone Burnett talks about his first album in more than a decade. And journalist Clive Thompson on how there’s no margin for error in the world of coding.
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 3:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Hope: Are We Doomed? -
Hope means believing there’s a future. But can hope co-exist with cataclysmic realities like climate change, or disruptive technological advances like artificial intelligence? What’s ahead for future generations?
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 8:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Frontier Town' - A claimant to a Spanish land grant wants to charge rent of 1 dollar a year, in "The Spanish Land Grant Scandal." Originally aired 1/16/53. |
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 8:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'Jack Benny' - Returning to Paramount opens an expense account and a can of worms in "Returning from NY on an Airplane." Originally 05/05/40. |
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 9:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'The Falcon' - The Falcon opens "The Case of the Unsilent Butler." Originally broadcast on 1/16/53. |
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 9:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'NBC University Theater' - Barry Sullivan stars in a story of the dark side of Southern politics in "Number One." Originally aired 08/13/48. |
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Sat, 05/04/2019 - 10:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
'The Hall Of Fantasy' - Uncle Amos and his grotesque statuette exert their power from beyond the grave in "The Black Figurine of Death." Originally aired 01/26/53. |
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