Wed, 11/25/2020 - 5:00pm |
Washington News, A Solution For Wisconsin's Dairy Industry - A Washington reporter joins us for a look at a few of the week's top national political stories, including President Trump's continued refusal to accept the results of the general election. And we discuss a way forward for Wisconsin's struggling dairy industry, with the president of the state farmers union. |
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Wed, 11/25/2020 - 4:00pm |
Wisconsin Recount Latest, New State GOP Agenda - An election law expert joins us to review where things stand with both Wisconsin's partial general election recount, and legal challenges by President Trump to overturn the results of the election. And we hear what the priorities of the Wisconsin GOP are going forward into a new term, from the new state Senate majority leader. |
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Tue, 11/24/2020 - 5:00pm |
Student Loan Forgiveness Debated, Making The Most Of Winter Weather - An economics and education reporter walks us through some arguments for and against President-elect Joe Biden working to forgive federal student loan debt. And we talk with a health and fitness writer about some smart and effective ways to remain active outside this winter, while the pandemic is still with us. |
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Tue, 11/24/2020 - 4:00pm |
How The Airlines Are Managing Going Into The Holidays, Teens Of Today - A systems engineering professor joins us for a look at how the airlines are getting through the pandemic, and what holiday ridership is like this year. Then we talk with a pediatrician and adolescent health specialist about how parents today with teenagers can better understand and raise them. |
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Mon, 11/23/2020 - 5:00pm |
Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal, Repeat Experiences - After almost a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of us have done the same activities at least a few times. We talk about the value of doing things on a daily or weekly basis. We're also joined by a Middle East expert to discuss the latest withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. |
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Mon, 11/23/2020 - 4:00pm |
Wisconsin Hospitals Urge Leaders For Action, Wisconsin Archeology Finds - The Wisconsin Hospital Association is asking Governor Evers and the state legislature for more help in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The head of the group joins us to share what hospitals are hoping for. We also find out about a group for amateur archeologists in the state. |
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Fri, 11/20/2020 - 5:00pm |
Will Coronavirus Kill Black Friday?, Full Flavor Food Friday - We discuss the short- and long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the retail spectacle known as Black Friday following Thanksgiving. And a New York City chef talks with us about how he tracks down the best flavors to cook with. |
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Fri, 11/20/2020 - 4:00pm |
Wisconsin's Partial Recount, Christmas Decorations Already?, How Americans Are Divided Over Political Engagement - We talk with a WPR state capital reporter and Wisconsin political scientist about the partial recount now underway in the state, at the request of President Donald Trump. Then we ask callers to let us know whether they've already put up winter holiday decorations. And we learn about how different levels of interest in politics can correspond with different values. |
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Thu, 11/19/2020 - 5:00pm |
What's Not To Fear For Conservatives About A Biden Presidency, New Hall Of Fame Toys - A conservative columnist argues why a Joe Biden administration may not be as much as a nightmare as some on the right are fearing. And we talk about this year's inductees to the National Toy Hall of Fame -- that include sidewalk chalk -- with the curator of the list. |
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Thu, 11/19/2020 - 4:00pm |
The Politics Of COVID-19 Legislation In Wisconsin, New Media's Role In The Post-Election Period - A political scientist, and former Wisconsin state lawmaker, helps us examine the latest political movements around legislation that would help save Wisconsinites from the coronavirus pandemic. And we discuss how the news media is doing covering President Trump's refusal to concede the election and efforts to harm the legitimacy of its results. |
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Wed, 11/18/2020 - 5:00pm |
Washington News, Open Enrollment - As state vote canvassing proceeds, President Trump has still not conceded to projected President-elect Joe Biden. We talk about the state of play with a Washington reporter in our Week in Washington. Then we discuss open enrollment -- underway now -- for health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, with a Wisconsin advocate for health care. |
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Wed, 11/18/2020 - 4:00pm |
Coronavirus Update In Wisconsin And Out Of State, The Cost Of Deer Crashes, Pro Cyclists With Oneida Ties - Assembly Speaker Robin Vos spoke Tuesday about a Wisconsin legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic. We talk with WPR's state capital bureau chief about what he said, and then discuss the latest state case numbers and efforts to stop the spread with a Wisconsin public health expert. Then we look at the rising costs of repairing automobile damage from collisions with deer, which spike in November. And a pair of pro cyclists with family ties to Oneida Nation in Wisconsin talk about some of their recent achievements, and obstacles from the pandemic. |
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Tue, 11/17/2020 - 5:00pm |
Caring For Your Mental Health Post-Election, Planning A Small Thanksgiving - A professor of psychology and psychiatry helps us understand how to look after our own mental health following a stressful and contentious election season. And we get some tips from a food editor on reducing our Thanksgiving meal size, to accommodate advice for slowing the spread of coronavirus by not gathering for the holiday. |
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Tue, 11/17/2020 - 4:00pm |
Pandemics Plus Policy, 2020 In Food Moments - Going back to smallpox outbreaks in the American colonies, we trace how governments have responded to contagions, up to the current coronavirus pandemic. And a media studies expert discusses some memorable food moments that have defined, in part, the year 2020. |
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Mon, 11/16/2020 - 5:00pm |
The World Of Scents, Unemployment Benefit Backlog - Thousands of Wisconsinites have been waiting for months on unemployment benefits from the state. We find out where the backlog stands and how it's affecting people. We also learn about the science of smells and explore some of the world's best scents. |
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Mon, 11/16/2020 - 4:00pm |
Wisconsinite Wins National Contest For Backyard Dive Bar, Children's Books About Race, Mondays With Mike - Between new programs and the presidential election, it's been a busy month at Wisconsin Public Radio. Director Mike Crane joins us to discuss what's new and take your questions. We also talk with two staffers from the National Museum of African American History about children's books that discuss race, racism, and protest. |
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Fri, 11/13/2020 - 5:00pm |
How To Better Manage Crisis, Taking Your Cooking To A Higher Level - A professor of psychology talks about how we can learn from some of the ways people are able to successfully manage uncertainty and crisis. And we share stories of how kitchen endeavors reached new heights on Food Friday. |
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Fri, 11/13/2020 - 4:00pm |
The Midwest And Coronavirus, Empowering Black Girls, Quarantine Pen Pals - A Midwest health reporter updates us on what other states around Wisconsin are facing currently with the coronavirus pandemic -- and how they, and we in Wisconsin, could potentially learn from one another. Then we talk with a Madison-based activist promoting Black girls' development. And creators of a pen pals project for quarantine tell us about their goals and how people can get involved. |
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Thu, 11/12/2020 - 5:00pm |
Looking At Emerging Conservative Social Media Alternatives, What A Writing Habit Can Help - We discuss the appearance of conservative alternatives to the major social media sites following the 2020 general election. Then a writing professor tells us how we can start or maintain a writing habit, and what good that can do for us. |
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Thu, 11/12/2020 - 4:00pm |
What Typical Presidential Transitions Look Like, The Pope On Civil Unions - The 2020 presidential election has been called but states' votes not yet certified. President Trump is preventing a typical administration transition from taking place -- we talk about what that would normally look like, and the impacts of what's happening now. And a public theology professor helps us sort out the significance of a statement by Pope Francis supporting civil unions. |
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Wed, 11/11/2020 - 5:00pm |
Washington News, Governor Evers' Coronavirus Address - Our look at top national political stories includes President Trump and his administration refusing to begin working with President-elect Joe Biden's transition team for a peaceful transfer of power. And we review what Governor Tony Evers said in an evening state address regarding coronavirus surging in Wisconsin. |
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Wed, 11/11/2020 - 4:00pm |
Supreme Court And The Affordable Care Act, Safe Holiday Shopping Tips, Veterans Day And Covid Testing - We talk with a Supreme Court analyst about the case the court is weighing this week about the Affordable Care Act. Then a leader from the Better Business Bureau helps us prepare to safeguard ourselves online while we do holiday shopping. And we look at Veterans Day in Wisconsin, and how the state's National Guard is assisting with COVID-19 testing. |
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Tue, 11/10/2020 - 5:00pm |
Finding Real Fun In A Pandemic World, What's Behind A Drop In Median Income In Milwaukee - A pop culture writer talks with us about what it means to have fun -- and whether it means the same thing -- in a world impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. And we talk with a Milwaukee journalist about some negative household income information over the last 40 years from that city. |
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Tue, 11/10/2020 - 4:00pm |
Are We Closer To Having An Effective Vaccine?, The Rule Of Close Wisconsin Elections - We talk with a UW researcher leading a study on treatment for COVID-19, as one pharmaceutical company announced their vaccine in development is showing strong signs of being effective. And a Wisconsin politics journalist explains the pattern -- rather than the exception -- of the state's voters making narrow election decisions. |
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Mon, 11/09/2020 - 5:00pm |
Joe Biden Becomes President-Elect, Why Widespread Voter Fraud Is Unrealistic - Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States after clinching wins in Pennsylvania and Nevada this weekend. We'll talk to a political scientist to talk about that win. And, President Donald Trump has been claiming widespread voter fraud during this year's election. We talk about those claims and why a wide scale operation is unrealistic. |
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Mon, 11/09/2020 - 4:00pm |
What's Next For Political Polls, Sturgeon Bay Joins Ice Age Trail Communities - President Trump outperformed polls around the country for the second straight election. We talk with the director of the Marquette Law School Poll about what the future holds for political polling. We also hear about Sturgeon Bay becoming an official Ice Age Trail community. We also talk about a top Republican's call to investigate the state's election. |
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Fri, 11/06/2020 - 5:00pm |
Election Fact Checking, Food Friday - False information about the voting process in Wisconsin and around the country has been spreading on social media since election night. We sort out what's true. We also talk with a baking expert about how to perfect sweet and savory pies. |
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Fri, 11/06/2020 - 4:00pm |
Election Update, Managing Anger - The past year gave us a lot of reasons to be angry, and all that frustration can be harmful to our mental health. We talk with a psychologist about how to manage anger and turn it into positive action. We're also joined by a political scientist for an update on results from the presidential race. |
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Thu, 11/05/2020 - 5:00pm |
Ballot Initiatives, Coronavirus In Wisconsin Surging - We take a look at some notable ballot measures around the nation that were voted on this election. Then, a Wisconsin public health expert joins us to look at some of the latest record-breaking coronavirus numbers from around the state. |
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Thu, 11/05/2020 - 4:00pm |
Looking At The Next Wisconsin Legislature, The Strange Meaning Of Safety In America Today - As Republicans were unable to secure veto-proof majority in Wisconsin's legislature, we talk with a political scientist about what that could mean for the next two years of divided state government. And we talk with a health reporter about how the coronavirus pandemic has shown people have very different concepts of what it means to be safe. |
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Wed, 11/04/2020 - 5:00pm |
Former Lawmakers Weigh In On Election, Constitutional Law Issues - Votes are still being counted around the country in the presidential and congressional races. Two former Wisconsin lawmakers weigh in on what we know so far. We also check in on an election law expert about potential legal challenges to results. |
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Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:00pm |
National Election News, Finding Unity After The Election - A political scientist discusses other national storylines associated with Tuesday's final day of voting in the general election. And we talk with a journalist about how a divided electorate can come together moving forward. |
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Wed, 11/04/2020 - 3:00pm |
Looking At Congressional Race Results, Wisconsin Election Results - We walk with a Wisconsin political scientist about results that are known so far for U.S. House and Senate races, and where thing stand in races that have yet to be called. And a WPR reporter joins us to talk about state election results. |
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Tue, 11/03/2020 - 5:00pm |
The Books A Wisconsin Author Is Enjoying, More On The State's Opioid Crisis - We talk with a Madison-based author about what books she's in the middle of, and how she's managing life during this pandemic. And a Wisconsin physician gives us an update on how the state is doing handling a health crisis other than the coronavirus pandemic. |
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Tue, 11/03/2020 - 4:00pm |
Tips For Beating Winter This Year, Picks For Distraction TV And Movies - A journalist who's thought a lot about how we can help ourselves and others be well through this winter shares some ideas. And a TV critic talks about some streaming entertainment that's available when we're looking for an escape. |
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Mon, 11/02/2020 - 5:00pm |
Voting Reminders, The Value Of Walking, Frac Sand Bust - A business writer talks about how the downturn in the oil industry has affected Wisconsin's frac sand operations. A runner joins the show to share the value she discovered in slowing down and walking. We also get a last-minute reminder about what we need to cast our ballots on election day. |
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Mon, 11/02/2020 - 4:00pm |
Gray Wolf Delisted, Appleton Airport Hydroponics, Election Coverage Preview - The gray wolf is off the federal endangered species list. We talk about what it could mean for wolf management here in Wisconsin. We also hear about a hydroponics project at the Appleton airport. Plus, a preview of WPR's election night coverage. |
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