Mon, 03/30/2020 - 6:00pm |
Avoiding Coronavirus-Related Scams, Masks Being Manufactured In Wisconsin For Coronavirus Needs, Personal Finance During Pandemic - We learn some ways to protect yourself from new opportunistic scams that are popping up associated with the coronavirus outbreak. Then, we talk to the head of a Wisconsin company that's helping increase the supply of respirator masks. And we get tips for managing finances while living through the pandemic. |
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Mon, 03/30/2020 - 5:00pm |
Economy Check-In During Coronavirus Challenges, COVID-19 And Wisconsin's Churches, Walmart Escapes Opioid Lawsuit - We discuss economic impacts of the coronavirus outbreak, including rising unemployment, with a UW-Madison economist. Then the Milwaukee Archbishop shares how Wisconsin churches are adjusting plans to keep people safe. And we talk to a journalist who reported on Walmart and a potential lawsuit around filling suspicious opioid prescriptions. |
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Fri, 03/27/2020 - 6:00pm |
Student Loan Changes, Defining The Defense Production Act, What Coronavirus Means For Wisconsin's Primary - A law professor helps explain a law that could enable the president to speed up manufacturing to assist with the coronavirus crisis. We also discuss what could happen if Wisconsin changes, delays or proceeds with its April 7 primary. Plus, we look at recent changes to student loan collection. |
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Fri, 03/27/2020 - 5:00pm |
Cooking Better With Beans, Courageous Leadership In Times Of Crisis, The EPA And Coronavirus - We talk with a major newspaper food editor about cooking with beans: a versatile plant-based protein. Then we discuss attributes that define leaders in how they respond to turbulent times -- such as facing a global pandemic. And we talk to a reporter about how the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is impacting EPA regulations. |
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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 6:00pm |
Protecting Vulnerable Populations From Coronavirus, Remembering Brewers' Opening Days, Public Health Vs Economy - We talk with a health justice advocate about how populations including people experiencing poverty can be protected from the coronavirus. Then we share stories of the Brewers' Opening Days with a reporter. And we weigh how much damage to an economy is worth the attempt to protect public health. |
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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 5:00pm |
Video Games For All, More Apparent Election 2020 Meddling By Russia, Groups Call For State To Have Voters Cast Absentee Ballots Amid Coronavirus Outbreak - We discuss people's interest -- and disinterest -- in video games, and talk about some common favorites. Then a professor of journalism and communications tells us about new evidence of Russian actors attempting to disrupt American presidential campaigns. And we talk to voting rights advocates who say the state should allow all voters to vote absentee amid the coronavirus outbreak. |
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Wed, 03/25/2020 - 6:00pm |
La Crosse Distillers Pivot To Producing Hand Sanitizer, Recommendations For Virtual Events And Sightseeing, State GOP Reacts To 'Safer At Home' Order - We talk to a La Crosse business that's trying to help sanitize Wisconsin during the COVID-19 outbreak. We also talk to a travel writer about ways to experience some of the world's best art, history, entertainment and nature... remotely and at no cost. And we hear Republican Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke's thoughts on Gov. Evers' "Safer At Home" order. |
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Wed, 03/25/2020 - 5:00pm |
A Second Perspective On Act 10's Anniversary, What 'Flattening The Curve' In Wisconsin Looks Like, Washington News - We hear a more pro-union argument against Wisconsin's Act 10, after previously discussing ways it could be seen as having helped the state. Then we learn what it will take to keep Wisconsin's health care capacity at a sufficient level to deal with COVID-19 cases. And we discuss the status of federal coronavirus-related stimulus legislation. |
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Tue, 03/24/2020 - 6:00pm |
Living Better Online Due To COVID-19, Managing New Coronavirus-Related Anxiety - A columnist says people are getting a re-education on how to use the internet for good, while practicing good in-person social-distancing. Then we discuss and learn some strategies for dealing with anxious energy that comes from staying at home and being isolated from other people. |
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Tue, 03/24/2020 - 5:00pm |
Monopolies In America, Wisconsin's Speeding Problems And Solutions, Safer At Home Order - Governor Evers released the details of stay-at-home order today. We find out what it means for residents and business. We also talk to a business expert who says America's free markets have become characterized by monopoly control. Then we talk about solutions for speeding on Wisconsin's roads. |
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Mon, 03/23/2020 - 6:00pm |
Evers To Issue 'Stay At Home' Order, Wisconsin Teen Uses Tech To Read to Kids, Update: What We Know About COVID-19 - A WPR reporter tells us about a stay-in-place order Governor Tony Evers is expected to issue Tuesday. Then we learn about the latest news, concerns and questions regarding COVID-19. And we hear from a Wisconsin teen who decided to spend some of their spare time reading to kids over the internet. |
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Mon, 03/23/2020 - 5:00pm |
Checking In On Your Quarantine Experiences, Wisconsin Unemployment Update - We check in with you, our listeners, to hear about your experiences in practicing social distancing and adjusting your normal routines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. And we get tips from state officials on how to file for unemployment and what to expect throughout the process. |
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Fri, 03/20/2020 - 6:00pm |
State News Roundup, Erosion Loans Bill, Keeping Kids Busy At Home - In our roundup of Wisconsin news, we hear how people around the state are supporting each other during the coronavirus outbreak. Then we hear from a state lawmaker on legislation aimed to help mitigate effects of coastal erosion by Lakes Michigan and Superior. And a pediatrician gives us some ideas for filling kids' time while they're home from school. |
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Fri, 03/20/2020 - 5:00pm |
Complex Yet Worthwhile Recipes, Coronavirus Distancing Exemption For Churches, Taxing Online Home Rentals In Wisconsin - A cooking blogger joins us to talk about some more time-intensive cooking that's worth the effort. We also talk to a state senator trying to exempt places of worship from in-person gathering restrictions due to COVID-19. And we learn how Wisconsin's online home rentals could be regulated. |
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Thu, 03/19/2020 - 6:00pm |
Answering More COVID-19 Questions, Exhibition Of Notable Appleton Women, How Grocery Stores Are Responding To Increased Demand - We return to your questions about the COVID-19 respiratory disease with a doctor on hand to help answer them. Then we talk to the historian behind a new exhibition of prominent Appleton women. And a grocer's association leader tells us how that industry is coping with the novel coronavirus outbreak. |
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Thu, 03/19/2020 - 5:00pm |
Native American Youth, A Challenge To 2020 Democrats - We talk with a former North Dakota lawmaker and the leader of the Center for Native American Youth about difficulties facing that population, and what's being done to help them. Then we hear suggestions a political activist has for Democrats to have a more successful November than they did in 2016. |
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Wed, 03/18/2020 - 6:00pm |
Milwaukee's New Encyclopedia, DPI And COVID-19 Support For Wisconsin, Capitalism And Tech Schools, Tech Addiction And Capitalism - We talk with an author about his experiences and reflections as a student at UW-Madison. Then UW-Milwaukee has a new historical resource on the city of Milwaukee teachers can take advantage of, and we find out more about the encyclopedia. Then we talk to a state education official about how Wisconsin schools are coping with the order to close. And we learn about the role of big tech companies in driving our addition to electronic devices. |
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Wed, 03/18/2020 - 5:00pm |
Lack Of Guidance For Educators Nationwide, What Wisconsin's Emergency Declaration Means, Top Washington News - A national education reporter talks about how the landscape of school has changed due to COVID-19. Then we learn what's wrapped into an emergency declaration from Governor Evers. And we cover some top Washington stories including a push from the administration to send Americans relief checks. |
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Tue, 03/17/2020 - 6:00pm |
What's Behind The Recent Boom In Fitness?, Answering COVID-19 Questions - Fitness and exercise have been booming business in recent years. We discuss the rise in exercise culture. Then we bring on a Wisconsin doctor to address some of the biggest and most common COVID-19 questions and concerns. |
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Tue, 03/17/2020 - 5:00pm |
Gov. Evers On COVID-19, Advanced DNA Learning, Rise In Anti-Semitic Events In Wisconsin, COVID-19's Effects On Wisconsin's Upcoming Election - Governor Tony Evers talks with us about Wisconsin's response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Then we discuss some of the latest fossil and DNA science discoveries. We also find out about a rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Wisconsin in 2019 and what communities can do to combat hatred. And we look at how COVID-19 is affecting plans for the state's April 7 election. |
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Mon, 03/16/2020 - 6:00pm |
Cyber Defense, Space Lettuce Deemed Safe, Health Insurance And COVID-19 - A bipartisan commission says the country's cyber defenses are lagging. We talk with two lawmakers about their recommendations. We also look at how the health insurance industry is reacting to the spread of COVID-19. Plus, we find out how space grown lettuce was deemed safe to eat. |
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Mon, 03/16/2020 - 5:00pm |
Ideals Of America, Nurses During COVID-19 Outbreak, Sports Shutdowns - We discuss some of America's biggest fundamental founding concepts with a historian from Wisconsin. Also, a new report found a strategy of "lean" staffing for nurses at hospitals has become more common. We find out what it means for nurses and patients. Plus, the impact of COVID-19 on the sports world. |
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Mon, 03/16/2020 - 3:00pm |
Nurses During COVID-19 Outbreak, Sports Shutdowns - A new report found a strategy of "lean" staffing for nurses at hospitals has become more common. We find out what it means for nurses and patients. Plus, the impact of COVID-19 on the sports world. |
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Fri, 03/13/2020 - 6:00pm |
Wisconsin News Roundup, President Trump Declares National Emergency, Nine Years Of Act 10 - Our roundup of regional Wisconsin news includes a look at state school closings due to COVID-19. President Trump announced a national emergency in light of the spread of the coronavirus. We'll speak with a public health expert about the news. And we discuss how effective Act 10 has been since it was signed nine years ago. |
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Fri, 03/13/2020 - 5:00pm |
Hobbies And Happiness, The Family Road Trip - We discuss how we can improve our lives and outlook if we focus more attention on hobbies that bring us joy. Then we talk about the history of road trips in the United States. |
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Thu, 03/12/2020 - 6:00pm |
Explaining The Dow And Its Relevance Amid Coronavirus Fears, Presidential Race Catch Up - With the Dow Jones Industrial Average having entered a "bear market," we discuss what the Dow is and how we should value how it's changing. Then we talk about the shape of the presidential race with a political science professor. |
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Thu, 03/12/2020 - 5:00pm |
Evers Declares Public Health Emergency, The Money Behind Sewing Doubt Of Science, A Farmer On Water Quality Bills, European Travel Ban - WPR's health reporter gives us the latest on Tony Evers' response to COVID-19. Then we discuss current "dark money" behind efforts to discredit science -- like happened with smoking tobacco decades ago. We also talk to a farmer about a package of state bills trying to improve farm and water quality. And we discuss the impact of a 30-day European travel ban. |
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Wed, 03/11/2020 - 6:00pm |
Sen. Tammy Baldwin On COVID-19 Response, Rock-Paper-Scissors: A History, The Gender Gap In Country Music - Sen. Baldwin joins us to talk about her support for federal paid sick leave to mitigate effects from COVID-19. A reporter walks us through the long and geographically rich history of the Rock Paper Scissors game. We discuss efforts to make Country music radio more equitable for women. |
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Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:00pm |
Valuing Graphic Novels, Local Elections Administrators Facing Shaming From State Commission, Washington News - A librarian talks about the literary value of graphic novels. Then, we talk about reporting from WisContext that looks at why a handful of local governments in Wisconsin haven't kept up with cyber security best practices. And we discuss the Trump administration's plans for managing COVID-19 effects. |
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Tue, 03/10/2020 - 6:00pm |
Response To Immigration In Wisconsin Through The Years, Wisconsin Confirms Latest COVID-19 Case, Senior Downsizing - A historian tells the story of how Wisconsinites have treated different waves of arriving immigrants. On Tuesday Wisconsin officials confirmed a third case of COVID-19. We talk with a public health expert about the news. And we talk about ways to help seniors cull their belongings. |
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Tue, 03/10/2020 - 5:00pm |
Handmade And Happy, Ending Gender Violence, Trump's Handling Of COVID-19 Outbreak - We discuss the joy and fulfillment people get from making things by hand with an author of a book on the subject. Then in the wake of Harvey Weinstein's recent conviction for sex crimes, our guest says men need to step up to end gender violence. And we look at President Trump's handling of COVID-19. |
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Mon, 03/09/2020 - 6:00pm |
Oil Prices Plunge, First Signs Of Spring, State Transportation Grants - The state Department of Transportation is awarding $75 million in transportation grants for work on highways, bike lanes, and more. We talk about the needs most likely to be met. We also look at the drastic drop in oil prices worldwide. And we ask what you consider the first sign of Spring. |
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Mon, 03/09/2020 - 5:00pm |
Hosting Civil Discussions, News, Potatoes And Climate Change - Talking about social issues and politics can often devolve into arguments. We learn about a group started in Wisconsin that's trying to connect people through civil conversations. We also talk about the effect of climate change on the state's potato crops. Plus, a top news story. |
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Fri, 03/06/2020 - 6:00pm |
State News Roundup, Are Musicians' Earnings Keeping Up With The Industry?, Child Sex Abuse Images Investigation - Our state news roundup includes a new plan to redevelop the dormant Telemark Lodge in northwest Wisconsin. Then we ask what increased music industry revenue looks like for artists. And we discuss an investigative series into online child sex abuse images with one of the reporters involved. |
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Fri, 03/06/2020 - 5:00pm |
On Oatmeal, Rep. Mark Pocan On COVID-19 In Wisconsin, MLB On Cheating - We freshen up our perspective on the classic breakfast of oatmeal with a guest from America's Test Kitchen. Then we talk with a congressman about anticipating COVID-19 in Wisconsin, among other topics. And a sports columnist talks with us about Major League Baseball's efforts to prevent cheating. |
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Thu, 03/05/2020 - 6:00pm |
Pressuring Peers About Climate Change For A Change, Obamacare And The Supreme Court - A Cornell professor makes his case we could be doing more to pressure each other to make a difference in mitigating climate change. Then we discuss the future of the Affordable Care Act as it faces another challenge this week in U.S. Supreme Court. |
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Thu, 03/05/2020 - 5:00pm |
The Woman Behind 'The Cosmos,' The Fate Of The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Wisconsin Latest To Sue Trump Administration Over Diversion Of Defense Funds - We talk to the creator of the 'Cosmos' TV series about a book that accompanies the show's latest series exploring outer space and science. Then we learn about what could happen to consumer protection depending on the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court decision. And Wisconsin joined 18 other states in suing the Trump Administration over its move to divert defense funds to pay for the border wall along the U.S. southern border. We'll learn more. |
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Wed, 03/04/2020 - 6:00pm |
State Legislative Roundup, Rising Radium In Wisconsin Groundwater, Beating The 'Sunday Scaries' - WPR's state capitol reporter tells us about which measures Gov. Tony Evers is signing and vetoing. Then we hear from WPR's reporter covering the Superior area about new data showing rising levels of radium in state water supplies. And we get advice from a psychologist on having happier Sundays. |
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Wed, 03/04/2020 - 5:00pm |
Craigslist At 25, Madison's COVID-19 Sample, Washington News - Now 25 years old, we discuss the utility and legacy of online marketplace Craigslist. Then we get more of the story on Wisconsin's first confirmed case of COVID-19, and how state university researchers were able to study it. After we recap Super Tuesday results, along with other top Washington news. |
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Tue, 03/03/2020 - 6:00pm |
Accreditation For A Fake College, Court Ruling On Expunging Arrest Records, Misinformation On COVID-19, Male-Only Military Draft - We look at the story of a questionable college receiving accreditation. We also hear from the defense lawyer in a case that proved arrest records must be cleansed if no charges are filed. Then we parse COVID-19 misinformation. And we examine whether the military's male-only draft is constitutional. |
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Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:00pm |
Exploring Life's Questions Through Science Fiction Media, Strain On The Federal Election Commission - We talk with a Wisconsin psychologist about science fiction and its role in thinking through tough social questions. And with the FEC functioning at a limited strength, we talk about what that means for this year's elections. |
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Mon, 03/02/2020 - 6:00pm |
Missteps In COVID-19 Preparation, Ph.D. Completion Program, Digital Democracy - We talk about how to preserve democracy online in a time of digital disinformation. An investigative reporter also shares potential missteps the CDC has made in preparing for the spread of coronavirus. We also hear about a program at Edgewood College letting Ph.D. students finish their degrees. |
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Mon, 03/02/2020 - 5:00pm |
Rural Business Development, New Wisconsin Watch Investigation Of University Of Wisconsin Child Abuse Doctor, Economic Threat Posed By COVID-19 - Business development since the Great Recession has generally been slowest in rural areas. We look at factors that can give small communities a leg up. We also learn about an investigation into a dismissed University of Wisconsin child abuse doctor. And we discuss the economic effects of COVID-19. |
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