Fri, 08/23/2019 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Seeding a Prairie Garden - Should you seed your prairie garden in the fall or summer? What about burning, when's the best time? We answer those questions, as well as talk about transplanting, collecting seeds and weed control with our prairie garden expert. |
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Thu, 08/22/2019 - 11:45am |
Boosting College Graduation Rates - Four out of 10 students who start college drop out, leaving them worse off economically than if they hadn't started. We look at why this is happening and what can be done to change this outcome. |
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Thu, 08/22/2019 - 11:00am |
Science Update: 50 Years At UW-Madison - The world 50 years ago was a very different place, especially in the field of science. We talk about scientific changes on a personal level and on a global scale, with a professor at UW-Madison since 1969. Graphic courtesy of Bassam Shakhashiri |
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Wed, 08/21/2019 - 11:45am |
Assessing Risk To Your Trees - Prevention plays an important part in our health care and now it’s also becoming part of keeping our trees healthy. We talk to a tree pathologist about the value of a tree risk assessment. We also look at a number of tree diseases and their management. |
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Wed, 08/21/2019 - 11:00am |
Forest Habitat Classification - Wisconsin is home to many different types of forests. We talk with our guest about the different classifications, why they are important and how climate change may affect them. |
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Tue, 08/20/2019 - 11:45am |
Technology And Education - Technology is constantly changing, which affects how we learn and teach in our schools. We talk about the relationship between technology and education, and learn more about how classrooms are blending these innovations with teaching to better connect with students. |
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Tue, 08/20/2019 - 11:00am |
Mental Health: Back To School - A new UW−Madison study shows that addressing students’ anxieties early in the school year can lead to better performance, higher grades, better attendance and fewer behavioral problems. We talk with a mental health expert about strategies for preparing students for the school year. |
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Mon, 08/19/2019 - 11:00am |
Physical Therapy: Avoiding Back-To-School Injuries - Sports aren’t the only things causing injuries to kids headed back to school. Our physical therapists talk about avoiding problems caused by heavy backpacks and uncomfortable shoes. |
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Fri, 08/16/2019 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Water Features - A water feature can transform an ordinary garden into an extraordinary one. We talk about what to consider when adding a pond or other water feature to your landscape, what plants work well and what you need to do to maintain it. |
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Thu, 08/15/2019 - 11:00am |
Vehicle Maintenance: Flood Damage - Wisconsin has seen a lot of flooding in the last year. We talk to our maintenance expert about what we should do if our car encounters high water. |
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Wed, 08/14/2019 - 11:45am |
The Benefits Of Wildlife Corridors - Human encroachment on wildlife habitat is causing many problems for migrating animals. One solution for joining disrupted routes is to create wildlife corridors. We learn about how to maintain and restore land connectivity. |
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Wed, 08/14/2019 - 11:00am |
Preserving The Harvest - Our gardens and farmers markets are in full swing at this time of the year. We talk with our guest, a master food preserver, about how to save our bounty of fruits and vegetables for later use. |
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Tue, 08/13/2019 - 11:45am |
Autism In Adults - Awareness of autism in children has exploded in recent years. But what about adults? Many go undiagnosed. We talk with two experts from the Autism Society of south-central Wisconsin about adult autism. |
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Tue, 08/13/2019 - 11:00am |
Bone Marrow Transplants - Stem cell transplants, also known as bone marrow transplants, are generally used to treat certain cancers. This procedure is now being used for other diseases too. We talk to a UW Health oncologist about the developments. |
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Mon, 08/12/2019 - 11:00am |
Tech Update: Surge Protectors And Portable Chargers - As we rely more and more on our electronic devices, keeping them charged and working is a high priority. We talk to our tech expert about what you should look for when purchasing surge protectors and portable phone chargers. |
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Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Late Summer Threats - Late summer in the garden can be a challenge. We turn to two plant experts to discuss how to deal with pests like lily leaf beetle and jumping worms, and diseases like mildew and cedar-apple rust. |
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Thu, 08/08/2019 - 11:00am |
Home Improvement: Climate Change - Our climate is changing - how will it affect your home? We talk with our home improvement expert about what you should consider doing now to protect your home as our weather changes. |
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Wed, 08/07/2019 - 11:00am |
Wildlife Update: Grouse And Waterfowl - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be conducting public comment sessions about grouse and waterfowl management. We talk to our wildlife experts about how you can participate. We also look at Wisconsin elk and seasonal nuisance wildlife. |
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Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:45am |
America’s First Black Sports Hero - 50 years before Jackie Robinson, Marshall “Major” Taylor broke the color barrier to become the fastest and most famous bicyclist in the world. We look at his life and the Jim Crow era with our guest author. |
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Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:00am |
Biking 101 - Are you thinking about getting a bike? We talk to two experts about how to pick one out, what you need to know about maintaining it and what trails you should hit. We also talk about what’s new in the sport. |
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Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:45am |
Votes For Women: Suffrage In The US - We look at one of the longest reform movements in U.S. history, the fight to give women the right to vote. We talk about the beginnings of the suffrage movement and its legacy with the curator of an exhibit at the Smithsonian. |
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Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:00am |
Midwest Championship Sheepdog Trial - The Wisconsin Working Stock Dog Association (WWSDA) will hold its 34th Annual Midwest Championship Stockdog Trials over Labor Day weekend. We talk about the event and why these dogs are so popular. |
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Fri, 08/02/2019 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Compact Plants - We discuss compact plants and how their small stature can help solve garden problems, especially when space and time are limited. Suggestions include edibles, flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs, evergreens and perennials. |
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Thu, 08/01/2019 - 11:00am |
Consumer Update: Data Breach - The recent data breach at Capital One is just the latest incident of personal information being stolen. We look at what happened, what is being done to stop hackers and how you can protect yourself. Our guests from the Bureau of Consumer Protection also talk about the latest scams. |
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