Wed, 10/17/2018 - 4:00pm |
Coverage For People With Pre-Existing Conditions, Two Young Wisconsin Artists Billed 'The Unofficial Artists Of The Green Bay Packers', Why Snail Mail Might Be Just What We Need Right Now - When was the last time you received an actual letter or postcard in the mail? We talk with a guest who believes the physicality and specialness of writing a letter might be just what we need to spread some love and meaning in today's climate. We also hear from two young Wisconsin artists who have been painting a fence outside of Lambeau Field for years. And we take a look at the state of pre-existing condition coverage in Wisconsin and discuss how it could change if a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act is successful. |
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Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:00pm |
Week In Washington, Taking A Look At The UW System's Budget, Milwaukee Bucks' Season Preview - While many eyes were on two other Wisconsin sports teams Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks are just getting their season started. We talk with a reporter about what we may be seeing this season. We also find out more about the UW-System's budget. And we take a look at this week's top national news stories. |
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Tue, 10/16/2018 - 6:00pm |
Interview With Congressional District 4 Candidate Gwen Moore, Trump Administration Seeks To End TPS Program, Preserving The Audio Legacy Of Rod Serling - Marking the beginning of our series of candidate interviews, we talk with the incumbent candidate for Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District, Gwen Moore. We also take a look at a top news story, and hear from you. |
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Tue, 10/16/2018 - 5:00pm |
Walker And Evers Unveil School Funding And Tax Ideas, Instagram's Dark Side, What Democracy Looks Like With Active Thinkers As Citizens - With three weeks to go until Election Day, Gov. Scott Walker and his Democratic challenger Tony Evers are discussing more of their intentions about how they would govern. We look at Walker's plan to increase state funding for schools and Evers' proposal to cut income taxes for low- and middle-class earners. Then, many schools strive to turn out students who think for themselves, critically and with their own research. The author of a new book suggests we need to make sure we're applying this method of seeking truth and facts in order to make decisions in order to have a working democracy. |
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Mon, 10/15/2018 - 6:00pm |
Baldwin And Vukmir Debate Again, Encouraging Creativity In Kids, Untangling The History Of Two Evolving American Phrases - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir met for their second debate of the campaign Saturday evening in Wausau. We look at what the two Senate candidates had to say about health care, immigration and other issues facing the nation. Then, we frequently hear the phrases "the American dream" and "America first" used in conversations, political and otherwise. They have been part of America's vocabulary for decades. We hear how the meanings have changed over the years and what that means for us now. We also hear from the author of a new creativity guide for kids. |
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Mon, 10/15/2018 - 5:00pm |
Tobacco Companies Target Minority Milwaukee Neighborhoods, Postal Service Looking To Raise Price On Forever Stamps, Vaccinations Exemptions - The U.S. Postal Service is proposing its largest price hike since 1991. This time, it's targeting the Forever Stamp. We hear how the potential five-cent price hike could help out the Postal Service, and what the hike would mean for consumers. We also hear how tobacco companies have targeted Milwaukee's largely minority neighborhoods. And we take a look at a new CDC study that shows the number of Wisconsin kindergartners being exempted from vaccinations is above the national average. |
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Fri, 10/12/2018 - 6:00pm |
Superstitions And Facts About Burial History, Relations Between The U.S. And Saudi Arabia, Wisconsin News Roundup - Superstitions and fears surrounding caskets and burial processes have existed for a long time. Some caskets were once equipped with inventive ways to alert the cemetery caretaker if a person had been buried alive. We talk about some of the strange and fascinating facts as we approach the spooky season. We discuss relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Also, hear how the once classic soda company, Jolly Good, might be making a comeback on Wisconsin News Roundup. |
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Fri, 10/12/2018 - 5:00pm |
How To Cultivate Mushrooms, Best Methods To Prepare Fish, Understanding Diverging Polls - Fresh mushrooms are a great addition to many dishes. But growing your own fungi could make recipes even more rewarding. We hear from an expert about different tactics for growing mushrooms on your own. We also talk about how to cook all different types of fish without being intimidated. And we'll talk about how to make sense of polls that show different results. |
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Thu, 10/11/2018 - 6:00pm |
Alzheimer's Cases Expected To Continually Rise, Dance Performance To Showcase Talents Of Older Women, Wisconsin Faces More Flooding - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Alzheimer's cases in America will likely triple by 2060. We find out what's leading to this prediction and some preventive treatment for the disease. We also learn about a dance performance in Madison this weekend that will exclusively feature women over age 50. And we get a state flooding update on the hardest hit areas. |
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Thu, 10/11/2018 - 5:00pm |
Wisconsin's Best Sports Team Names, Are Millennials The Saviors Of Marriage?, The Dow Jones Drops More Than 1300 Points - Millennials have been blamed for "killing" lots of things. But now they're being credited as the saviors of something -- marriage. We learn about how divorce rates are declining, but the reasons are nuanced. We also explore the quirkiest mascots and team names for Wisconsin schools. And the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1300 points starting on Wednesday, we'll look at what happened. |
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Wed, 10/10/2018 - 6:00pm |
Marquette Poll Results, Rise In Unpaid Medical Bills, How Youth Feel About Gender Norms Today - A new study that surveyed adolescents finds that 79 percent of youth say sexism is a big problem or somewhat of a problem. We hear what the new gender rules are from our guest. We also learn about Wisconsin's rising costs of unpaid medical bills and find out what the latest Marquette poll brings. |
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Wed, 10/10/2018 - 5:00pm |
Week In Washington, What This Summer's Flooding Could Mean For The Future Of The Yahara Watershed, Remembering Your Loneliest Times - A UW-Madison researcher used software to assess the late summer storm damage and water levels in the Dane County area. We talk about what this year's rain could signify for future rainfall and the Yahara Watershed. We also hear about this week's top news stories on Week in Washington and we hear from a reporter who asked Americans to tell her about their loneliest times. |
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Tue, 10/09/2018 - 6:00pm |
More Questions Arise For President Trump After Suspect Tax Practices, Closing The Gap For Access To Higher Ed In Wisconsin - While Wisconsin high school graduates are increasingly diverse, the breakdown of students graduating from UW System campuses still demonstrates disparities between white and racial minorities. We talk with a UW-Madison group that would like for higher education opportunities to be more accessible to other racial and ethnic minorities. We also learn more about the New York Tax Department investigation into President Trump's taxes after allegations were made against the president and his family claiming their fortune was created, at times, through fraudulent means. |
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Tue, 10/09/2018 - 5:00pm |
Climate Change Report, Tree Of Life More Complex Than We Thought, Generation Z Means More Diversity Than Ever - Data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2017 statistics revealed that for the first time there are more children -- birth to age 9 -- who are minorities than who are white. We talk about this and other statistical trend lines with a researcher. We also learn about new discoveries about the evolution of life. And we take a look at a top news story. |
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Mon, 10/08/2018 - 6:00pm |
Alzheimer's Cases Expected To Continually Rise, Sneak Peak Of The American Experience 'Circus' Documentary, What Fathers Are Missing From Their Own Daughter's Sexual Assault Stories - We get a sneak preview of the new PBS documentary that showcases the story of one great, historic form of American entertainment-- the circus. And we hear about what details survivors of sexual assaults often leave out of the story. |
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Mon, 10/08/2018 - 5:00pm |
Results Of Kavanaugh Confirmation Vote, The Inequalities Of Aging - While issues of social inequality continue to rise in the United States, we're also facing challenges in taking care of our aging population. We talk to an anthropologist who spent time inside the homes and offices of home care agencies for both low-income and affluent seniors. We also recap the results of Saturday's vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation. |
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Fri, 10/05/2018 - 6:00pm |
Wisconsin News Roundup, New And Old Oktoberfest Beers To Try This Season, U.S. Withdraws From Iran Treaty - On Wednesday, the White House announced the U.S. was terminating a treaty that maintained relations -- both diplomatic and economic -- between the U.S. and Iran for six decades. We talk to an expert about what led to this decision and what we might see moving forward. We also give you some ideas for what kinds of beers you might want to give a try this fall. And we dig into the week's top news stories around Wisconsin. |
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Fri, 10/05/2018 - 5:00pm |
The Bigger Picture Of Ebola, One Chef's Road Trip To Discover 'American Food', Flooding Caused An Estimated 37 Million Dollars In Damage In Wisconsin, According To FEMA - An Ebola outbreak in West Africa between 2014 and 2016 killed more than 11,000 people and threatened to become a global crisis. We talk to the author of a new book that puts this epidemic and potential future outbreaks into perspective. We also hear from a chef who spent two years visiting different parts of America to sample culturally rich foods in places you might not initially expect. And a FEMA estimate puts the damage from flooding at $37.2 million dollars. |
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Thu, 10/04/2018 - 6:00pm |
What The NAFTA Deal Means For Big Tech, The Odyssey Series Live, Update On Kavanaugh Process - Jonathan Øverby, host of The Road To Higher Ground , shares his plans for a new project that spotlights sacred world music. We learn more about the "Odyssey Series Live." We also discuss how the new NAFTA deal may impact big tech companies like Google and Facebook. And we check in on the status of the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. |
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Thu, 10/04/2018 - 5:00pm |
One Employer's Story Of Keeping Health Care Costs Manageable, Why It's Hard For White People To Talk About Racism, Wisconsin Department Of Justice Unveils New Plan To Combat Elder Financial Abuse - A new book from a sociologist who has been running diversity training and cultural competency workshops for American companies and educators for more than 20 years suggests that white people need to rethink the way they talk about racism. We hear from the author about why she believes white people are extra sensitive when their ideas about race are challenged. We also hear about the story of an employer who took the initiative to keep their employee's health care costs manageable. And we take a look at a top news story. |
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Wed, 10/03/2018 - 6:00pm |
OSHA Finds 'Serious Violations' Related To Husky Refinery Fire, UW-Madison Research Finds Ants Were Evolving Farmers Millions Of Years Ago, Making Opera More Accessible - Opera might not be the type of performance most of us are likely to attend, but an opera critic and author of a new book thinks everyone could get something out of the experience. We learn more about why opera is far from a dying art. We also hear from a UW-Madison researcher who has been studying how fungal-ants were evolving farmers over 50 million years ago. And we discuss fines totaling tens of thousands of dollars from the Occupational Safety and Health Agency as a result of the Husky Refinery fire in Superior. |
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Wed, 10/03/2018 - 5:00pm |
Week In Washington, What Continues To Challenge The Great Lakes Compact - Even before Foxconn, the Great Lakes have been the target of controversial diversion plans to sell, ship, and send the water to thirsty communities or factories. We talk to a journalist about what challenges the Great Lakes region continues to face. We also take a look at this week's top national news. |
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Tue, 10/02/2018 - 6:00pm |
Making Sense Of The Changing Rules Of Music Copyright Laws, Why Banned Book Week Is Still Relevant, Trump Administration's Stance On Climate Change - New legislation that may impact musicians and listeners is headed to President Trump's desk after receiving bipartisan support. We talk to a reporter about what some are calling the biggest overhaul of music copyright law in decades. We also discuss why even in the age of Amazon and e-books, Banned Book Week remains important. And we learn more about the White House's stance on climate change. |
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Tue, 10/02/2018 - 5:00pm |
Kimberly-Clark Incentives, The Homes That Came In The Mail, How To Make Bigger Decisions, Better - You may be familiar with the concept of Christmas toy catalogs, but how much do you know about ordering your house through a mail-order catalog? We learn about entire 1920's neighborhoods made up of homes that were ordered through the mail and assembled by the families from a researcher. We also explore how our big life decisions shape our broader social history. And we take a look at a top news story. |
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Mon, 10/01/2018 - 6:00pm |
Shrinking Legroom Just One Way Airline Culture Has Changed, New Milwaukee Art Exhibit Highlights Mid-Century Modern Design, Milwaukee Continues To Face Poverty - The Institute For Research On Poverty located at UW-Madison has released a new report that finds Milwaukee County to still have some of the highest levels of poverty in the state. We talk to the co-author of the report for more details. We also find out more about the colorful and whimsical furniture, toys, office spaces and more from the curator of the new Milwaukee Art Museum exhibit called "Serious Play." And we look at new changes some airlines are pushing for. |
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Mon, 10/01/2018 - 5:00pm |
The Tupperware Story And Its Culture Lives On, Mondays With Mike, And A Top News Story - Tupperware has been transporting pasta salads, desserts and deviled eggs to parties and holiday celebrations since 1946. We talk to a professor about how Tupperware has managed to survive as a cultural staple and continue to have a place in households so many decades later. We also give listener's an opportunity to chime in with questions and comments on another edition of Mondays With Mike. And we discuss a deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, |
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