Thu, 09/17/2020 - 5:00pm |
Moving Past The Merit Economy, Door County Travel Data - A government theory professor breaks down why he thinks America's system of rewarding merit is flawed in practice. And a Door County reporter shares some of what she learned looking at travel data around that popular tourist area. |
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Thu, 09/17/2020 - 4:00pm |
Saving The Middle Class, Foreign Policy In An Election Year - Our guest says what's behind the decline of America's middle class can be told through people's stories -- and in that narrative are solutions for bringing people back to post-war prosperity. Then in an election season, we discuss the relative importance of foreign policy moves by an administration. |
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Wed, 09/16/2020 - 5:00pm |
Looking At Police Data On Shootings And Race, Marveling Museums, Washington News - Our guest cites police data to support their claim there is no evidence of widespread racism when looking at officer-involved shootings. Then we talk with a museum docent about the joy of returning to galleries. And a Congressional reporter fills us in on national political headlines, including an approaching government funding deadline. |
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Wed, 09/16/2020 - 4:00pm |
Ice Age Trail Challenge, Sewing Revival, Big Ten Football - An Ice Age Trail representative tells us about a promotional activity to highlight an anniversary of the trail. Then a couple of sewing enthusiasts talk with us about the revitalization of interest in sewing -- both masks and otherwise -- during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, a look at the Big Ten Conference's decision to play fall football. |
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Tue, 09/15/2020 - 5:00pm |
Vinyl Outsells CDs, Pumpkin Spice Opinions, DHS Whistleblower Allegations - A homeland security official says department leaders told him to alter intelligence reports to align with President Trump's public comments. A national security reporter shares the details. Plus, we talk about why vinyl records are now outselling CDs. And we hear your thoughts on the return of the polarizing pumpkin spice flavor. |
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Tue, 09/15/2020 - 4:00pm |
Wisconsin's Presidential Race, Oil Industry Changes, Western Wildfires - We look at how the race for president has changed with the Green Party ticket being kept off the ballot. Plus, wildfires have burned millions of acres in western states. We talk about how we can rethink management strategies in the future. We also hear about changes in the oil industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Mon, 09/14/2020 - 5:00pm |
Conservatives And Labor, Divorce Rates Up, And Fossils - Divorce rates are rising during the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at what's behind the trend. We also hear a take about whether Republicans can create a new relationship with labor. |
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Mon, 09/14/2020 - 4:00pm |
'Boring' Facts, Milky Way Halo, Fair Housing Laws - President Trump has repeatedly Democrats want to "abolish" the suburbs. We look at the recent changes to fair housing laws behind his claim. We also discover what's creating a starry halo in the night sky. Plus, a guest shares what he learned when he asked friends to share boring facts about themselves. |
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Mon, 09/14/2020 - 3:00pm |
Conservatives And Labor, Divorce Rates Up, And Wisconsin's Presidential Ballot - Divorce rates are rising during the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at what's behind the trend. We also hear a take about whether Republicans can create a new relationship with labor. And we look at the fight over the Wisconsin ballot and third-party candidates. |
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Fri, 09/11/2020 - 5:00pm |
Tips For A Starter Kitchen, Virtual Film Festival, The Latest In Badger Football - On this edition of Food Friday we discuss what you need for your starter kitchen. Then we talk with Milwaukee Film about their virtual festival and its theme of supporting the health and well-being of racial, ethnic, sexual and gender minorities. Plus, we discuss how UW sports are handling rising COVID-19 cases on campus. |
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Fri, 09/11/2020 - 4:00pm |
QAnon Conspiracy Gains Momentum, Suicide Awareness Month - The conspiracy theory grown online known as QAnon is having a political impact. We discuss what it is and how its gained traction in an election year. Then, September is Suicide Awareness Month. We discuss resources and how to support those struggling. |
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Thu, 09/10/2020 - 5:00pm |
Documentary Tells The Story Of CRISPR, Insufficient Reporting On Workplace Injuries, Woodward Tapes - We speak with the director of a new film that explores the discovery and potential uses of the gene-editing tool CRISPR. We discuss the ethical concerns that come with changing DNA with a Wisconsin bioethics expert. Then, we look into the lack of sufficient injury and illness reporting by workplaces. And new tapes from journalist Bob Woodward reveal that Pres. Trump knew more about the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic than he previously said. We'll talk to a political scientist to learn more. |
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Thu, 09/10/2020 - 4:00pm |
Polling During A Pandemic, How Gatherings Contribute To Coronavirus Spread - The coronavirus pandemic has affected many aspects of the 2020 election, including polling. We discuss this year's polling variables with an expert. Then, as college campuses open and other large gatherings go forth as planned, we speak with an infectious disease doctor about the COVID-19 risks. |
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Wed, 09/09/2020 - 5:00pm |
Data On Wisconsin Police Use Of Force, Message From Pres. Trump Through USDA, National Political News - As national calls for law enforcement reform continue, we examine the frequency and levels of police use of force in three Wisconsin cities. Then, Wisconsinites that receive food through a federal program have also gotten a letter from the President. WPR's reporter joins us with the details and the politics. Finally, we check in with the latest news from the nation's capital. |
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Wed, 09/09/2020 - 4:00pm |
Racial Disparity Task Force, River Falls Youth Hockey Scores An Upgrade, How Ronald Reagan Changed Conservatism - We talk with the co-chair of a bipartisan task force on racial disparities in Wisconsin. Plus, after taking a chance in a national competition, River Falls Youth Hockey will receive $10,000 to upgrade their facilities. Then, the author of multiple books on the American conservative movement joins us to discuss his latest on President Ronald Reagan. |
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Tue, 09/08/2020 - 5:00pm |
Ethics Of Vaccine Priorities, Campground Etiquette, COVID-19 On UW System Campuses - As we get closer to a COVID-19 vaccine being available, a bioethicist take us through how who should get it first is decided. While camping can allow for better physical distancing than some other activities, there are still ways to be the most courteous with fellow campers. We talk with two campground hosts. Plus, we look at the uptick in COVID-19 cases on UW System campuses. |
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Tue, 09/08/2020 - 4:00pm |
Increase In Gun Sales, What's Happening With The Federal Deficit - Americans own more guns per capita than citizens of any other country. And this year, gun sales in the US have spiked. We’ll find out what factors may be leading to that increase. And we get the latest news on the federal deficit. |
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Mon, 09/07/2020 - 5:00pm |
Wisconsin Suffrage History, Microbiomes During Pandemic, An Unpredictable Election - Wisconsin was the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment 100 years ago, which gave women the right to vote. We find out more about the movement's history. We also hear how isolation is affecting our body's microbiome. Plus, we talk about the many factors making the 2020 election so unpredictable. |
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Mon, 09/07/2020 - 4:00pm |
Children's Book On The Universe, Being A Virtual Sports Fan, What To Know About Masks - A wide variety of masks have become available to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but they're not all alike. We talk with a textile chemist and a doctor about what to know. We also hear what it's like to be a virtual fan at an NBA game. Plus, a children's book helping kids explore the universe. |
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Fri, 09/04/2020 - 5:00pm |
Russian Cooking & Culture, Politics Of Masks, Reviewing Biden's Kenosha Visit - We talk with a professor of Russian and expert in Russian food and culture about her latest cookbook. Then a Wiscontext reporter shares some of his work looking into why face coverings became politicized during the pandemic, and how they could be more widely adopted. And we look at where Joe Biden visited in Kenosha and what he spoke about. |
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Fri, 09/04/2020 - 4:00pm |
Effects Of Trump Administration's Eviction Ban - The Trump administration announced an extension to a national ban on evictions -- we look at what's in the details of the move, and how it will affect renters, and landlords, in Wisconsin. |
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Thu, 09/03/2020 - 6:00pm |
A Virtual Future For Conventions?, A 'Blueprint' For Police Change In Wisconsin - Coming out of the largely virtual national political conventions for the 2020 presidential race, we dig into the conversation around whether keeping them virtual in a post-pandemic world makes more sense. Then the head of Wisconsin's largest law enforcement organization walks us through a set of recommendations they have for police reforms. |
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Thu, 09/03/2020 - 5:00pm |
2020's Flu Season, Meet The Host Of 'On Being,' UW Students Head Back To Campus - A public health expert joins us to talk about how this year's flu season is shaping up amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. And we have a conversation with the host of an award-winning program on faith that's new to The Ideas Network's programming. And we discuss the University of Wisconsin's plans to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:00pm |
Back To School, The Case For And Against Zucchini, Washington News - A food and drink reporter discusses some responses he received to a request for tasty zucchini recipes. And our weekly look at top stories in national politics includes the latest messaging around protests and racial justice from presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Plus, we hear how you're feeling about the start of school during a pandemic. |
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Wed, 09/02/2020 - 4:00pm |
Corn Maze Depicts Tiny, Mighty Water Bear, Evers Recall Effort, Political Ads 101 - A farm owner with a zoological and veterinary background is known for designing science-themed corn mazes. We talk about this year's inspiration. We discuss the role political ads will play in this year's election. And we cover a top news story. We also find out about a recall effort against Governor Evers. |
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Tue, 09/01/2020 - 6:00pm |
Childhood Trauma Around Violence, Latest Special Legislative Session - Attorneys for Jacob Blake say children of his witnessed police shooting their father up-close. We talk with a UW-Madison professor in human ecology about what effects an experience like that can have on a child, and how they can be cared for going forward. Then we check in with a political science professor about the latest on the special session Governor Evers called in response to Blake's shooting. |
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Tue, 09/01/2020 - 5:00pm |
Looking Beyond Civil Rights For Perspective On Current Protests, How We're Feeling About Jeans, Trump In Kenosha - A professor of social and cultural analysis tells us we can learn a lot about what's happening in our current climate of unrest, from periods of protest predating the civil rights movement. Then we talk with a retail reporter about the trend in fashion away from blue jeans. And we recap President Trump's visit to Kenosha. |
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