Thu, 01/20/2022 - 5:00pm |
Unemployment bills, Community college enrollment - We hear from a Republican state lawmaker on proposed bills to cut back Wisconsin unemployment benefits and other social safety net programs. Then, a WPR reporter and a community college official help us understand why enrollment is down for these smaller institutions. |
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Thu, 01/20/2022 - 4:00pm |
Community college enrollment, Alcohol deaths - A WPR reporter and a community college official help us understand why enrollment is down for these smaller institutions. Then, researchers at the Wisconsin Policy Forum join us to share their analysis of alcohol-induced deaths increasing the state. |
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Thu, 01/20/2022 - 3:00pm |
Alcohol deaths, Unemployment bills - Researchers at the Wisconsin Policy Forum join us to share their analysis of alcohol-induced deaths increasing the state. Then, we hear from a Republican state lawmaker on proposed bills to cut back Wisconsin unemployment benefits and other social safety net programs. |
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Wed, 01/19/2022 - 5:00pm |
Concealed carry in Wisconsin, Virtual reality and the metaverse, Latin American composers - We hear from a state lawmaker and a policy expert on a proposed bill to lower the age for concealed carry permits in Wisconsin. Then, a professor who teaches a class in virtual reality explains what the metaverse is and why companies are investing in it. Later, we learn more about a Lawrence University effort to draw attention to Latin American classical music. |
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Wed, 01/19/2022 - 4:00pm |
Virtual reality and the metaverse, Latin American composers, New vaccination efforts - A professor who teaches a class in virtual reality explains what the metaverse is and why companies are investing in it. Then, we learn more about a Lawrence University effort to draw attention to Latin American classical music. Later, we talk to a health care professional and a journalist about the latest efforts to inoculate the unvaccinated against COVID-19. |
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Wed, 01/19/2022 - 3:00pm |
New vaccination efforts, Concealed carry in Wisconsin - We talk to a health care professional and a journalist about the latest efforts to inoculate the unvaccinated against COVID-19. Then, we hear from a state lawmaker and a policy expert on a proposed bill to lower the age for concealed carry permits in Wisconsin. |
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Tue, 01/18/2022 - 5:00pm |
Supreme court redistricting, IRS tax filing season - WPR's State Capitol Bureau Chief previews Wisconsin Supreme Court arguments over the state's legislative maps. Then, an economics reporter shares a government watchdog report about the challenges facing the IRS this tax season. |
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Tue, 01/18/2022 - 4:00pm |
IRS tax filing season, COVID-19 mandates and the ADA - An economics reporter shares a government watchdog report about the challenges facing the IRS this tax season. Then, a law professor helps us understand where vaccine and mask mandates cross over with the Americans With Disabilities Act. |
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Tue, 01/18/2022 - 3:00pm |
COVID-19 mandates and the ADA, Supreme court redistricting - A law professor helps us understand where vaccine and mask mandates cross over with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Then, WPR's State Capitol Bureau Chief previews Wisconsin Supreme Court arguments over the state's legislative maps. |
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Mon, 01/17/2022 - 5:00pm |
Teaching civil rights, Wisconsin history makers, Voter fraud investigation - We learn about what is in Wisconsin education bills about teaching racism and civil rights, with the help of a history professor. Then, we learn about a new PBS program featuring educational materials on important figures in Wisconsin history. Later, a journalist from the Associated Press joins us to break down their investigation into voter fraud allegations in battleground states like Wisconsin |
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Mon, 01/17/2022 - 4:00pm |
Wisconsin history makers, Voter fraud investigation, Speeding - We learn about a new PBS program featuring educational materials on important figures in Wisconsin history. Then, a journalist from the Associated Press joins us to break down their investigation into voter fraud allegations in battleground states like Wisconsin. Later, a writer helps us understand why Americans are so prone to speeding on the road. |
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Mon, 01/17/2022 - 3:00pm |
Speeding, Teaching civil rights - A journalist helps us understand why Americans are so prone to speeding on the road. Then, we learn about what is in Wisconsin education bills about teaching racism and civil rights, with the help of a history professor. |
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Fri, 01/14/2022 - 5:00pm |
New Year's resolutions in the kitchen, Inflation in 2022 - Our weekly Food Friday segment asks listeners what if they have New Year's resolutions for food and cooking. Then, a Wisconsin business professor helps us look at the current level of inflation in the economy and where it could go from here. |
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Fri, 01/14/2022 - 4:00pm |
Inflation in 2022, Vaccine mandate struck down - A Wisconsin business professor helps us look at the current level of inflation in the economy and where it could go from here. Then, a Wisconsin law professor helps us explore what's next after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large companies. |
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Fri, 01/14/2022 - 3:00pm |
Vaccine mandate struck down, New Year's resolutions in the kitchen - A Wisconsin law professor helps us explore what's next after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large companies. Then, our weekly Food Friday segment asks listeners what if they have New Year's resolutions for food and cooking. |
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Thu, 01/13/2022 - 5:00pm |
Midterm elections in Wisconsin, History of Wisconsin Dells - We check in on Wisconsin's political races in 2022 for U.S. Senate and Governor with the help of a political reporter. Then, a Wisconsin historian shares how Wisconsin Dells became the tourist attraction it is today. |
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Thu, 01/13/2022 - 4:00pm |
History of Wisconsin Dells, Voter's rights laws - A Wisconsin historian shares how Wisconsin Dells became the tourist attraction it is today. Then, a professor updates us on the latest legislative pushes for changes to voting laws in Wisconsin and the United States. |
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Thu, 01/13/2022 - 3:00pm |
Voter's rights laws, Midterm elections in Wisconsin - A professor updates us on the latest legislative pushes for changes to voting laws in Wisconsin and the United States. Then, we check in on Wisconsin's political races in 2022 for U.S. Senate and Governor with the help of a political reporter. |
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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 5:00pm |
Free at-home COVID tests coming, Snow shoveling safety, Non-fungible tokens explained - We learn about how anyone can start getting free at-home COVID-19 tests and how to use them as we're joined by a scientist. Then, a doctor joins us to share tips on how to stay safe when shoveling snow this winter. Later, a finance professor explains what non-fungible tokens are and why they're becoming more mainstream |
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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 4:00pm |
Snow shoveling safety, Non-fungible tokens explained, Talks continue over Russian border, - A doctor joins us to share tips on how to stay safe when shoveling snow this winter. Then, a finance professor explains what non-fungible tokens are and why they're becoming more mainstream. Later, an editor in Washington D.C. brings us the latest from the Biden administration's talks with Russia over the Ukraine border. |
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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 3:00pm |
Talks continue over Russian border, Free at-home COVID tests coming - An editor in Washington D.C. brings us the latest from the Biden administration's talks with Russia over the Ukraine border. Then, we learn about how anyone can start getting free at-home COVID-19 tests and how to use them as we're joined by a scientist. |
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Tue, 01/11/2022 - 5:00pm |
Wisconsinites weigh in on political issues, Bettering our brains - A new poll asked thousands of Wisconsinites how they fell about taxation, racial equity, and other top issues in the state. We find out what people had to say. We also find out about the different ways we can strengthen and expand our brains. |
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Tue, 01/11/2022 - 4:00pm |
Bettering our brains, Tribalism in America - We usually regard "tribalism" in society as negative trend, but could acknowledging it be part of starting to work together again? Our guest makes the case that we can still connect across our separate spheres. We also find out about the different ways we can strengthen and expand our brains. |
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Tue, 01/11/2022 - 3:00pm |
Tribalism in America, Wisconsin weighs in on political issues - A new poll asked thousands of Wisconsinites how they fell about taxation, racial equity, and other top issues in the state. We find out what people had to say. We also talk with an author about how we can work around "tribalism" in society and avoid retreating into separate spheres. |
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Mon, 01/10/2022 - 5:00pm |
Small business recovery, Conservation farming, Bias education - We check in on how small businesses are handling the fluctuations of the pandemic, with the help of a pair of journalists reporting on the issue. Then, we meet the farmers who won the latest Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award. Later, we learn more about the Smithsonian Institution's effort to educate the public on bias, coming to Wisconsin. |
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Mon, 01/10/2022 - 4:00pm |
Conservation farming, Bias education, Used car prices - We meet the farmers who won the latest Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award. Then, we learn more about the Smithsonian Institution's effort to educate the public on bias, coming to Wisconsin. Later, an automotive writer and editor helps us understand how to navigate the current high cost of used cars. |
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Mon, 01/10/2022 - 3:00pm |
Used car prices, Small business recovery - An automotive writer and editor helps us understand how to navigate the current high cost of used cars. Then, we check in on how small businesses are handling the fluctuations of the pandemic, with the help of a pair of journalists reporting on the issue. |
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Fri, 01/07/2022 - 5:00pm |
Cooking with beans, legumes and grains, Vaccine mandate court arguments - A chef teaches us how to cook with grains, beans, seeds, and legumes thanks to her new cookbook. Then, we check in on arguments in the Supreme Court over vaccine mandates with the help of a vaccine law professor. |
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Fri, 01/07/2022 - 4:00pm |
Vaccine mandate court arguments, Lawmaker conflicts of interest - We check in on arguments in the Supreme Court over vaccine mandates with the help of a vaccine law professor. Then, a political reporter shares a new project examining financial conflicts of interest among members of Congress. |
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Fri, 01/07/2022 - 3:00pm |
Lawmaker conflicts of interest, Cooking with beans, legumes and grains - A political reporter shares a new project examining financial conflicts of interest among members of Congress. Then, a chef teaches us how to cook with grains, beans, seeds, and legumes thanks to her new cookbook. |
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Thu, 01/06/2022 - 5:00pm |
Courts involved in Gableman inquiry, Protecting family farms - WPR's state capitol reporter brings us the latest legal filings in Michael Gableman's election investigation. Then, a lawyer shares the story of her new book about how she helped protect family farms in court. |
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Thu, 01/06/2022 - 4:00pm |
Protecting family farms, Preventing Democratic demise - A lawyer shares the story of her new book about how she helped protect family farms in court. Then, the head of the Anti-Defamation League shares his new book about how hate can lead to societal collapse |
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Thu, 01/06/2022 - 3:00pm |
Preventing Democratic demise, Courts involved in Gableman inquiry - The head of the Anti-Defamation League shares his new book about how hate can lead to societal collapse. Then, WPR's state capitol reporter brings us the latest legal filings in Michael Gableman's election investigation. |
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Wed, 01/05/2022 - 5:00pm |
Omicron variant in schools, The physics of sledding, Madison's food scene - We check in with an education sociologist on how Wisconsin schools are handing the impact of Omicron COVID-19 outbreaks. Then, we learn how to make our sleds go faster with the help of a physics professor. Later, a food writer shares the stories of Madison's food scene. |
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Wed, 01/05/2022 - 4:00pm |
The physics of sledding, Madison's food scene, January 6 anniversary - We learn how to make our sleds go faster with the help of a physics professor. Then, a food writer shares the stories of Madison's food scene. Later, a Washington D.C. political correspondent brings us the latest from Capitol Hill on the eve of the January 6 anniversary. |
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Wed, 01/05/2022 - 3:00pm |
January 6 anniversary, Omicron variant in schools - A Washington D.C. political correspondent brings us the latest from Capitol Hill on the eve of the January 6 anniversary. Then, we check in with an education sociologist on how Wisconsin schools are handing the impact of Omicron COVID-19 outbreaks. |
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Tue, 01/04/2022 - 5:00pm |
How governments are responding to Omicron, Music and aging - President Biden recently said that there's no one federal solution to getting out of the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at how state and local governments around the country are handling a surge in cases. We also talk about the different ways music can help us age in a healthy way. |
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Tue, 01/04/2022 - 4:00pm |
Music and aging, Fatherhood in the pandemic - During the pandemic, many dads have had more time to spend with their kids. The head of a Milwaukee fatherhood group talks about the opportunities and challenges dads have seen. We also talk about the different ways music can help us age in a healthy way. |
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Tue, 01/04/2022 - 3:00pm |
Fatherhood in the pandemic, How governments are responding to Omicron - President Biden recently said there's no one federal solution to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at the ways state and local governments are responding to a surge in cases. We also talk with the head of a Milwaukee fatherhood group about the opportunities and challenges dads saw during the last two years. |
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Mon, 01/03/2022 - 5:00pm |
Insulin rationing due to cost, A guide to fitness trackers, Medical hardship-inspired poetry - We learn more about how high insulin costs are prohibitive for diabetes patients with the help of a researcher and a journalist. Then, a kinesiology professor teaches us about the pros and cons of fitness trackers. Later, a professor and author shares a new book of poems she wrote while recovering from serious medical issues. |
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Mon, 01/03/2022 - 4:00pm |
A guide to fitness trackers, Medical hardship-inspired poetry, Personal finance tips - A kinesiology professor teaches us about the pros and cons of fitness trackers. Then, a professor and author shares a new book of poems she wrote while recovering from serious medical issues. Later, the author of another new book shares simple and easy personal finance tips to start the new year. |
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Mon, 01/03/2022 - 3:00pm |
Personal finance tips, Insulin rationing due to cost - The author of a new book shares simple and easy personal finance tips to start the new year. Then, we learn more about how high insulin costs are prohibitive for diabetes patients with the help of a researcher and a journalist. |
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