Wed, 01/23/2019 - 6:00pm |
State Of The State Recap, Why America Fails To Provide Affordable And Accessible Internet - Usually a technology that's been around for a few years sees a drop in price and becomes more accessible, but that's not the case with internet access in the U.S. We learn why, despite being far beyond the dial-up internet era, many Americans are still without access or unable to afford to be connected. We also discuss Governor Tony Evers' first State of the State address. |
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Wed, 01/23/2019 - 5:00pm |
Pre-Existing Conditions Bill From The Insurance Company Perspective, Too Much Phosphorous For Some Wisconsin Waterways, President May Face Rebuke Over Insensitive Comments Towards Native Communities - Some insurance industry experts say that the GOP's proposed pre-existing conditions bill is bound to fail if pushed forward. We discuss how the insurance industry works and what might change if this bill advances. We also talk about high levels of phosphorous pollution in La Crosse and we take a look at this week's national news. |
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Tue, 01/22/2019 - 6:00pm |
Are Audiobooks Just As Good As Reading?, Senator Johnson Seeks To Close Legal Loophole That Allowed Thousands Of Children To Come To United States As Brides - Does listening to an audiobook offer the same benefits as sitting down to read your way through one? We talk with a reading researcher about how our brain processes each of these formats, and what different benefits they offer. We also take a look at a top news story. |
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Tue, 01/22/2019 - 5:00pm |
Media Coverage In The 2020 Election, What Influences Who Shows Up To The Polls, Big Snow Totals Expected For Wisconsin - Recent elections have seen historic turnouts and changing demographics, so what makes some citizens more likely to head to their local polling place than others? Our guest explores how race, ethnicity and political inequality influence voting numbers. |
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Mon, 01/21/2019 - 6:00pm |
Wisconsin Left Out Of Year-Of-The-Woman Political Moment, Severe Black Lung Disease On The Rise, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 1965 Speech In Wisconsin - New investigative reporting from NPR and Frontline explores how a severe form of black lung disease has affected thousands of coal miners in the Appalachia area. We learn how the industry failed to protect its miners. We also hear why, despite nationwide headlines dubbing 2018 the 'year of the woman', Wisconsin's political scene did not see the same results. And, we take a listen to some of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech he delivered at the UW-Madison Campus in 1965. |
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Mon, 01/21/2019 - 5:00pm |
Youth Facing Anxiety Over Their Futures, Battle Over Clean Water In Central Wisconsin, Pretrial Incarceration Correlated With Recidivism - We hear from a youth pastor who says kids today are busier than ever and more stressed about their futures. We also learn about the battle between residents in Central Wisconsin and big ag companies over the water supply. And, we hear about new research that shows pretrial incarceration could have serious negative consequences when it comes to recidivism. |
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Fri, 01/18/2019 - 6:00pm |
Legalized Hemp, Gannett Publishing Receives Buyout Bid, Wisconsin News Roundup - Gannett, a company that publishes several online and print newspapers in the state, has received a $1.36 billion buyout bid from a hedge-fund backed media group. We talk about the likelihood of Gannett accepting the offer, and how that could change the state's media landscape. We also learn about farming hemp in Wisconsin and take a look at the top state news stories. |
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Fri, 01/18/2019 - 5:00pm |
Bipartisan Taskforce Calls For More School Funding, Making Food That Nurtures, Lame-Duck Changes Made To Wisconsin's Voting Laws Struck Down By Federal Judge - We talk to the author of a new cookbook about recipes to feed and comfort people around you, in good and bad times. We also learn more about the bipartisan legislative taskforce's call for increased school funding after hearing from parents and teachers around the state. We also cover a top news story. |
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Thu, 01/17/2019 - 6:00pm |
'Justified Anger' Five Years Later, Pre-Existing Condition Bill - Five years ago, Reverend Alex Gee published his article 'Justified Anger' in a Madison newspaper, starting a community-wide conversation about equality and race in the community. We check in with him to see how far Madison has come and what he hopes for the future. We also discuss the Republican-backed pre-existing conditions bill and Gov. Evers interest in a Medicare expansion. |
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Thu, 01/17/2019 - 5:00pm |
Are We Taking Celebrations Too Far?, Pelosi Calls To Postpone State Of The Union - Moments that once were personal, noteworthy events have become opportunities to throw big get togethers. We talk about why gender reveal parties, post-wedding receptions and elaborate proposals are becoming new traditions. We also take a look at a top news story. |
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Wed, 01/16/2019 - 6:00pm |
Cafe Opens To Support Families Experiencing Housing Insecurity, Why The 'Right' Parent Move Is Always Unclear, Top News - A newly-opened cafe and waffle bar in the Chippewa Valley area is cooking up delicious breakfast and donating 100 percent of their profit to support local families experiencing housing insecurity. We find out the full story from the cafe's owner. We also hear from the author of a new book who says we never really know if our parenting methods are the "right" ones, and we discuss a report that says the use of pepper spray and solitary confinement are continuing at Wisconsin's youth prisons. |
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Wed, 01/16/2019 - 5:00pm |
Road Tripping Wisconsin's Trunk Highway System, Week In Washington - William Barr, President Trump's nominee to be the next attorney general, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for confirmation. We talk about the highlights of the hearings and other top national news on the Week in Washington. We also hear about what makes Wisconsin's state trunk highway system unique and suitable for spontaneous, short road trips. |
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Tue, 01/15/2019 - 6:00pm |
Parents Of Athletes Should Reconsider Their Behavior Towards Referees, Several Polls Show Majority Of Americans Blame President Trump, Republicans For Government Shutdown - The WIAA has written a column directed towards parents of athletes, asking them to give referees a break and quit the yelling. We talk with a guest who has experience as a referee about the wider reaching effects of this negative parental behavior. We also discuss a top news story in greater detail. |
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Tue, 01/15/2019 - 5:00pm |
Vintage Bar Signs, Evers Meets With GOP, New Guidlines On Mental Health Treatment For Men And Boys - A former Wisconsinite has set out to capture the spirit of Wisconsin through ubiquitous bar signs. We learn how the iconic Pabst Blue Ribbon and other vintage bar signage became a project for the Duluth resident. We also learn what changes have been made to the American Psychological Association's guidelines for treating men and boys, and discuss a top news story. |
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Mon, 01/14/2019 - 6:00pm |
Packers' New Head Coach, Rural America Knows What's Best For Its Economy, The Rights Of Pregnant Women - A researcher who has been spending time in rural parts of Michigan and Wisconsin tells us why we should rethink what economic success looks like for rural America, and what its residents are already doing to make change. We also discuss the new Green Bay Packers' head coach hire and talk with a writer who believes we need to keep an eye on the rights of pregnant women. |
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Mon, 01/14/2019 - 5:00pm |
Cool Things In The Science World, Older Workers Still Finding Job Market Challenging, Latest In Russia News - We're seeing record-low unemployment rates in today's economy, but many older adults still face challenges finding suitable employment. We talk about why the job market is still tough on older workers. We also take a look at some of the latest news in science and discuss a series of new developments in the Trump-Russia probe. |
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Fri, 01/11/2019 - 6:00pm |
Why Compliments Are Important, A History Of Shutdowns, Wisconsin News Roundup - Today marks the twentieth day of the partial government shutdown, tying it for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. We take a look at past shutdowns to get more context about the current situation. We also hear from a psychology professor about how to give authentic compliments and talk about this week's top Wisconsin news. |
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Fri, 01/11/2019 - 5:00pm |
Jayme Closs Found Alive, Peter Sagal On Running, The World Of Spice - The host of NPR's "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!" quiz show will join us to talk about how his extensive running career, including fourteen marathons, helped him through some of his most challenging moments in life. We also learn what to do with all of those spices in our cabinets with a spice master. |
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Thu, 01/10/2019 - 6:00pm |
Why Anxiety Should Be Included In Grieving Stages, Is The Wall Possible Without Congressional Support? - While the White House has expressed that they'd like to work with Congress on securing a deal for the border wall, there have also been questions about whether or not they need the full support of Congress to make it happen. We talk with a reporter about the legality of the situation. We also hear from the author of a new book who says anxiety is a major part of grieving for many people and deserves to be recognized as so. |
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Thu, 01/10/2019 - 5:00pm |
How Too Many Tourists Can Break A City, Apple And Other Tech Seeing Lower Profits, Lame-Duck Lawsuit - While world travel can come with numerous benefits to the traveler and the destination, if we all decide to visit the same handful of destinations year after year it can take a big toll on a city. We talk about the concept of 'overtourism' and learn about what can be done to lighten the load on some of these popular cities. We also talk about Apple and other tech companies facing lower than expected revenue and take a look at a lawsuit filed this week that aims to overturn laws passed during a recent lame-duck session in the Wisconsin legislature. |
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Wed, 01/09/2019 - 6:00pm |
Eau Claire Home To The 'Snow Shoe Beer Mile,' What Do You Miss About Life Before The Internet?, President Trump Addresses Nation - A running group in Eau Claire is hoping to hold the fourth Snowshoe Beer Mile very soon, which combines the concept of a Beer Mile with the wonder of snowshoes. We learn more about the motivations behind this quirky race from one of the founders and the race record holder. We also take the time to think about what we miss most about life prior to the age of the internet and we discuss President Trump's first address to the nation. |
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Wed, 01/09/2019 - 5:00pm |
Large Solar Farm Proposed For Southwestern Wisconsin, Giving Children Of Color Equal Opportunity, 'Medicare For All' Reintroduced In The House - A proposed solar project in Iowa County would be the largest solar farm in the Midwest. We learn more about the nearly 2,700 acre-plan and why the county has seen mixed reactions. We also hear from the author of a new book who says our education system needs to be doing more to provide equal opportunities to children of color. And, we talk about single-payer healthcare, set for hearings in Congress. |
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Tue, 01/08/2019 - 5:00pm |
How To Have The Day Off That You Want, Study Finds Big Impact Of Small Streams To Lake Superior, New Drunken Driving Bill Proposed - Studying a lake as large as Lake Superior has its challenges, but some researchers are looking to learn more about the big picture by studying the many small tributaries that feed into the lake. We talk with a researcher about what they know. We also learn about a bill that has been introduced by two Republican legislators that would criminalize first-time drunken driving and we talk about how to make the most off of your days off from work. |
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Tue, 01/08/2019 - 4:00pm |
Making A Case For Trump's Decision About Troops In Syria, From DACA To Border Wall - Despite receiving criticism from many Republicans and military experts, President Trump has slowed down his plans to pull all 2,000 troops out of Syria but remains firm that the U.S. cannot stay there forever. We talk with a guest who believes Trump's decision to withdraw from Syria is a good one. We also take a look at immigration stance and policy from the last couple of years and how ideas have shifted from DACA to funding a border wall. |
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Mon, 01/07/2019 - 6:00pm |
The Rippling Effect Of Evictions In Southeast Wisconsin, What New Reading Material Is Heading To Public Domain, Some States Move from Caucuses To Primaries - New additions are being made to the public domain for the first time in more than 20 years. We find out why such the big delay and what this means for us, the public. We also hear about a new report that digs into the wider-reaching effects for Wisconsin families experiencing eviction. And we take a look at why some states are considering moving from a presidential caucus to a primary. |
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Mon, 01/07/2019 - 5:00pm |
Inauguration Day And Beyond, Leadership In Everyday Life - Leadership skills aren't just for bosses. We talk to an expert on leadership about how we can benefit from being a go-to person in our communities and every day lives. The weekend brought some celebratory events hosted by the Evers team that focused on kids activities, but today is the big day, inauguration. We hear from WPR's Capitol bureau chief about the unfolding events for the newly inaugurated Governor. |
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Fri, 01/04/2019 - 6:00pm |
The Government Shutdown's Impact On Wisconsin, New Additions To Historic Places In The State, Women In Politics - The State Register of Historic Places is gaining a few more locations, including a church and monastery in Green Bay. We talk to an architectural historian about what it takes to make the official register and the history of these new additions. We also learn where Wisconsin's being hit the hardest during the partial government shutdown, on this week's Wisconsin News Roundup. And we take a look at how women and men are viewed and treated when in political roles. |
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Fri, 01/04/2019 - 5:00pm |
State Of The U.S. Economy, Kwik Trip's Market Domination, Caribbean Cooking For The Modern Kitchen - A new Labor Department report shows that U.S. employers added jobs last month at the fastest rate since February. We discuss why and check in on the economy as a whole. Then, Kwik Trip has quickly come to dominate the convenience store market across much of Wisconsin, appealing to many with consistent offerings like bananas, bread, potatoes and clean bathrooms. We talk about why the rapidly growing giant really does "see you next time." We also hear from two Caribbean chefs with generations of great meals behind them. |
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Thu, 01/03/2019 - 6:00pm |
How To Talk With Your Partner About Money, The Year In Weather - It was a strange year for weather across the nation, including a record year for tornadoes in some states. We hear more of this year's weather events from our expert meteorologist. We also talk about a topic that challenges many people -- how to talk about money with your partner. |
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Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:00pm |
Southwestern Wisconsin Groundwater Quality, Lynching Is Now A Federal Crime, Best Fiction Of 2018 - In 2018, the U.S. Senate approved a bill to make lynching a federal crime. We talk to a guest who explains the history of the efforts and why it took so long to happen. We also hear from the owner of Milwaukee's Boswell Books about his best picks for 2018 fiction and we take a look at results of a recent study that found high rates of groundwater contamination in southwestern Wisconsin. |
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Wed, 01/02/2019 - 6:00pm |
Bedtime Stories For Adults, Why Young People Need Home Economics, Wisconsin's 2018 In Renewable Energy - Is home economics making a comeback? We hear from a college professor who spends the first week of the semester giving her students a rundown on basic life skills from credit card 101 to paying property taxes. We also talk to a writer whose specialty is fiction that will literally put you to sleep. And we discuss some major shifts in renewable energy across the state in 2018. |
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Wed, 01/02/2019 - 5:00pm |
Latest National Political News, WPR's Top Stories Of 2018, What YouTube's Highest Paid Stars Can Tell Us - The federal government shutdown enters its 12th day, Mitt Romney criticizes President Donald Trump in an op-ed and Elizabeth Warren enters the 2020 presidential race. We discuss the latest political stories out of Washington. Plus, this year's top earner in the YouTube world was a 7-year-old named Ryan who made about $22 million for his toy-review videos. We talk to an expert about how YouTube stars are born. We also take a look at some of the most popular stories on wpr.org in 2018. |
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Tue, 01/01/2019 - 6:00pm |
Historic Private Clubs Live On, Stories From The Freedom Riders, Why We Confide In Strangers - When it comes to difficult times, Americans are more likely to turn to a stranger rather than a close friend or family member. We hear from the author of a new book about his research on who we confide in. We also hear stories from the Freedom Rides of 1961, including one Wisconsin participant, and we get a peek at what some of Wisconsin's historic private clubs look like today. |
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Tue, 01/01/2019 - 5:00pm |
Inspiring Young Wisconsinites - We talked to some amazing young people over the last year, and we wanted to share their stories about making changes in their families, communities, and the world.
Guest(s): Lia Haile, Linkin Eger, Naudia Greenawalt, Eillym Fernandez, Jaden Wynn, Livi Papppadopoulos, Alexa Flores, Max Bobholz |
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