Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Bumble Bees - Bumblebees are great pollinators for our gardens, but they are in trouble. We find out why these bees are so helpful and what we can do to help save them. We also talk about native plant gardening and what’s going on at the UW-Madison Arboretum. |
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Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:00am |
Tax Time: Stimulus Check Q&A - We address the many questions that taxpayers have surrounding the stimulus checks with our tax expert. We also look at cryptocurrency, unemployment taxation and the direct charitable deduction. |
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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 11:45am |
The Work Of The Wisconsin Sea Grant - For 53 years, the Wisconsin Sea Grant partnership has been supporting the sustainable use of the Wisconsin Great Lakes. We talk to its director about the research, education and outreach the program has been conducting. |
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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 11:00am |
Wisconsin Water Week - Last year’s Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention was held virtually and it went so well organizers have gone bigger and better this year. Re-branded as Wisconsin Water Week, we talk to two of the organizers about what to expect from the conference. |
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Tue, 02/23/2021 - 11:00am |
Pet Care: Dental Health Month - What goes on in your pet’s mouth can affect their overall health. We talk about what to do and what not to do when it comes to caring for your pet’s teeth. |
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Mon, 02/22/2021 - 11:00am |
Weather Guys: Extreme Winter Weather From Cold To Texas Storm - Just as Wisconsin temps rise above zero once again, the state of Texas and other parts of the nation's heartland have experienced historic cold and snow leaving many Texans without power and heat. We talk with the weather guys about recent extreme winter weather in Wisconsin and around the nation. |
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Fri, 02/19/2021 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Native Plants For Pollinators And Insects - Plants and animals have evolved together, making native plants a better option for attracting important insects. We talk about what to grow to attract pollinators and look at ways to remove invasive plants. |
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Thu, 02/18/2021 - 11:00am |
Vehicle Maintenance: Pothole Season - Freezing and thawing can cause all kinds of road problems in Wisconsin — and the worst may be all the potholes! We talk with our expert about how to tell if your car has sustained damage from hitting one and what to do about it. |
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Wed, 02/17/2021 - 11:00am |
Insect Update: Pantry Pests - Food in pantries and cupboards can be the perfect breeding ground for some insects. We talk with an entomologist about how to prevent infestations and what to do if you get one. |
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Tue, 02/16/2021 - 11:00am |
'Our Wisconsin' Magazine: Winter Tales - It may be cold and snowy, but we have some heartwarming stories to get you through the winter. We talk about a legendary logging horse, a Wisconsin coppersmith, a giant puzzle project and a fishing club that is helping improve a local lake. |
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Mon, 02/15/2021 - 11:00am |
Physical Therapy: For Pain Relief And Physical Changes It's A Long-term Commitment - It can be challenging to stick with a physical activity program when results don't come as fast you'd like or expect. We talk with our physical therapists about how long you should expect to do therapy or exercise to have an impact on your body and your life. |
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Fri, 02/12/2021 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Searching For Seeds - Gardening during the pandemic has become a very popular hobby. One that is putting pressure on businesses who produce and sell seeds and plants. We talk about how to make sure you get what you need to plant your garden this year. |
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Thu, 02/11/2021 - 11:00am |
Home Improvement: Fighting The Cold - Sub-zero weather can cause problems that we don’t normally see in our homes. We talk with our home improvement expert on how to prevent pipes from freezing, what to do about ice dams and what precautions you need to take to avoid other winter weather related issues. |
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Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:45am |
Keeping Produce Safe - Small farmers do a lot to ensure the health and safety of their customers and employees. We talk about the methods they use and how they’ve dealt with the COVID-19 virus. |
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Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:00am |
Growing It Forward - Access to good food is a problem for many. We talk about an organization in Manitowoc Country that has met this challenge head on by not only providing good food, but the opportunity to grow, cook, and share it. |
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Tue, 02/09/2021 - 11:45am |
Research On New Cancer-Fighting Method - A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are finding new ways to make cancer cells more susceptible to attack by the body’s own immune system. We talk about this breakthrough research and what it could mean for the future of cancer treatment. |
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Tue, 02/09/2021 - 11:00am |
Laser Procedure For Enlarged Prostate - More than half of men over the age of 50 will experience symptoms of an enlarged prostate. We talk about a minimally invasive laser-surgery procedure that helps eliminate those symptoms, with results lasting much longer than traditional methods. |
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Mon, 02/08/2021 - 11:00am |
Tech Update: Coronavirus And Technology, Computer Science Education - We talk about how technology is impacting this next phase of the coronavirus pandemic regarding contact tracing, testing, and vaccine distribution. We also learn about efforts to get more girls and women participating in computer science education programs. |
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Fri, 02/05/2021 - 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Orchids And Tropical Plants - We warm up a cold winter weekend by talking about how to care for orchids and other tropical plants. Our guests from the Olbrich Botanical Gardens also tell us about the new orchid display in the garden’s conservatory. |
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Thu, 02/04/2021 - 11:00am |
Consumer Protection: Stimulus Payments - Many Wisconsinites are receiving debit cards instead of direct deposits of their Economic Impact Payments. We talk about how that works and also look at the top scams from last month. |
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Wed, 02/03/2021 - 11:00am |
Wildlife Update: Winter Wildlife Problems - Wildlife can wreak havoc during the winter, we talk about ways to prevent and reduce damage. We also look at the upcoming turkey season, the contention over a wolf season, and now that the hunting season is over, talk about cooking wild game. |
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Tue, 02/02/2021 - 11:45am |
Wisconsin Sports Update - We take a look at what’s going on in Wisconsin sports with our WPR sports reporter. We talk with her about the latest news from the Packers, Bucks and the Brewers. And we hear about the number one ranked UW-Women’s hockey and volleyball teams, and the opening of the sturgeon spearing season. |
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Tue, 02/02/2021 - 11:00am |
Birkie Week 2021 - It will be a little different, but this year’s American Birkebeiner in Hayward will take place. We talk to the executive director of the event about plans for dealing with the pandemic, how the course is looking and how the Birkie trails are used year round. |
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Mon, 02/01/2021 - 11:45am |
How to Start a Food Business in your Home Kitchen in Wisconsin - If you have a love for canning or a food creation that family and friends have always told you is “so good you could sell”, maybe you should! We talk with a Wisconsin expert on creating a homemade food business out of your own kitchen and get practical tips on everything from packaging to marketing. |
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Mon, 02/01/2021 - 11:00am |
UW-Madison's Business School Dean On Keeping Pace With The Changing Times - The Dean of the UW-Madison School of Business joins us to talk about the evolving role of business education for students of all ages, and how the pandemic has driven innovation in higher education as a whole. |
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