Mon, 11/11/2019 - 5:00pm |
Gun Violence Bills, Wintry November, Free Tax Filing Rules - We talk with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about last week's special session on gun violence in the state Legislature. Then, we look at what's behind the early start to winter in Wisconsin. We also learn about the influence of the tax industry on the federal rules regarding free tax filing. |
Download |
Mon, 11/11/2019 - 4:00pm |
'Warrior Tradition' Documentary, Horicon Marsh Birds, Conscience Clause - A judge has struck down a rule that would allow health care providers to opt out of certain services due to religious or moral grounds. We talk with a health care expert about the implications. We also hear about birds nesting in the Horicon Marsh. Plus, a documentary on Native American veterans. |
Download |
Fri, 11/08/2019 - 6:00pm |
State News Roundup, Bodily Effects Of Daylight Saving Time, Pros And Cons Of 'Woke' Culture - Our recap of local state stories includes La Crosse Police requiring reimbursements from political campaigns. Then we look at daylight saving time and its physical impacts on humans. And we discuss "woke" and "cancel-culture" in light of recent comments from former president Barack Obama. |
Download |
Fri, 11/08/2019 - 5:00pm |
African American Cooking History And Recipes, Bringing Home American Soldiers Missing From Vietnam War, Governor's Special Session On Gun Laws Sidestepped By State Republicans - On Food Friday we explore the past, present and future of African American cuisine. Then ahead of Veterans Day, we talk with the author of a book about continued efforts to locate and bring back soldiers missing from the Vietnam War. And we talk about Thursday's legislative special session on gun regulations. |
Download |
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 6:00pm |
Discussing Physician-Assisted Suicide In Wisconsin, Defending The Electoral College - We hear arguments for and against proposed legislation to allow physician-assisted suicide in Wisconsin. And with less than one year until the general election, we discuss the history of the electoral college and hear one perspective on why we shouldn't change how its used in elections. |
Download |
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 5:00pm |
PTSD Documentary Gets Green Bay Premiere, Young Adults In Wisconsin's Foster Care System, The Latest On US And Chinese Tariffs - We talk with the executive producer of a documentary showcasing the many sides and effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. We also talk to an advocate and a researcher about young adults as they age out of Wisconsin's foster care system. And we take a look at the latest news about retaliatory tariffs between the United States and China. |
Download |
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 6:00pm |
Pinball Guinness Record For A Good Cause, Movie Musicals, Senate Votes To Fire Pfaff - We talk to a Milwaukee man who had a good reason for playing pinball continuously for more than 24 hours. And we discuss the history of the movie musical with an author of a new book on the subject. We also discuss Tuesday's vote in the state Senate to fire DATCP Secretary-Designee Brad Pfaff. |
Download |
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 5:00pm |
'Stories From The Flood,' On Being A 'Right-To-Farm' State, The Week In Washington - We talk with an organizer of a writing project about experiences with flooding in southwestern Wisconsin. Then we discuss what it means to be in a state with a "right-to-farm" law. And we look at some top Washington stories, including new testimony from a key figure in the impeachment inquiry. |
Download |
Tue, 11/05/2019 - 6:00pm |
Talking With Rep. Mark Pocan, Poetry For Parents, Overlooked Aspects Of Impeachment Proceedings - We discuss impeachment, among other topics, with Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan. Then for a few moments of levity we talk with an author about how fatherhood inspired his poetry. And a political scientist reminds us what to watch for -- and not miss -- as the impeachment inquiry proceeds. |
Download |
Tue, 11/05/2019 - 5:00pm |
Getting Through Grief Together, Delegation Visits Vermont To See F-35s, Pedestrian Safety - We discuss grief and ways of dealing with it with two mental health professionals who started a website devoted to helping others. Then, we talk to a state representative who recently visited Vermont to see the impacts of F-35 fighter jets there. And we look at how to improve pedestrian safety. |
Download |
Mon, 11/04/2019 - 6:00pm |
Mondays With Mike, Earmuffs For Cows, Confirmation Vote For DATCP Pick - WPR director Mike Crane drops by the studio to share news about programming and events. We also take your questions and suggestions. Then we talk to a farmer who got creative to protect her baby cows' ears. Plus, we break down why the state Senate may not confirm the governor's pick to head DATCP. |
Download |
Mon, 11/04/2019 - 5:00pm |
English Majors, Municipal Revenue Sources, New Immigration Center - A new center would provide border agents with classified intelligence. We hear why it has some legal experts concerned. We also look at the options to raise revenue available to cities and counties. Plus, a guest makes the case for the importance of English majors. |
Download |
Fri, 11/01/2019 - 6:00pm |
Wisconsin News Roundup, An Immigrant Family's Story, Tech Companies And Political Ads - Our roundup of regional state news includes Green Bay's mayor creating a position to coordinate mediating flooding and rising water levels. Then we hear the story of one immigrant family in Queens, New York. And we discuss different moves by Facebook and Twitter around paid political ads. |
Download |
Fri, 11/01/2019 - 5:00pm |
The Perfect Pie On Food Friday, Wisconsin Flooding And Infrastructure Concerns, Open Enrollment Begins For Wisconsin Health Care Marketplace - We focus on pie -- perfecting the basics and troubleshooting problems -- with a recipe expert. And with the seasons changing, we talk about flooding and infrastructure with a civil and environmental engineering professor. And we talk about the open enrollment period on the Wisconsin health care exchange. |
Download |
