Fri, 01/15/2021 - 8:00am |
Poetry In A Pandemic: Wisconsin’s New Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton - As the state’s new poet laureate, Dasha Kelly Hamilton’s job is to promote poetry, which she calls “word art.” She joins us to talk about the craft of poetry creation, performance and inspiration as well as what it means to be the state’s first Black woman in this role. |
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Fri, 01/15/2021 - 7:00am |
Congress Prepares For Impeachment Trial, Milwaukee's Interim Health Chief On Pandemic - Milwaukee's interim health commissioner discusses the city's vaccine rollout and a new order limiting capacity in restaurants. Then, a constitutional law professor explains how the impeachment may affect Congress. |
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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 8:00am |
Packers Playoff Preview, Sports Navigate Pandemic - At Lambeau Field on Saturday, the Green Bay Packers start their playoff run against the Los Angeles Rams. We talk with a reporter about the matchup. Then, a panel discusses how sports is adapting to the pandemic at different levels of competition. |
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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 7:00am |
New Chief State Forester, Impeachment Debate, Baldwin Talks Insurrection And Inauguration - First, the new chief of the state forestry division talks about managing public forest land. Then, a Capitol Hill reporter gives an update on the impeachment. Next, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin shares her insight on the riot, removing the president from office, and the inauguration. |
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Thu, 01/14/2021 - 6:00am |
The New War Against Climate Change - The battle against climate change is taking on a new urgency now that the effects of it are beginning to be felt. We talk with one of the country’s leading scientists on global warming about his new book on the challenges — and opportunities — facing mankind. |
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Wed, 01/13/2021 - 8:00am |
The Role Social Media Played In Attack On The Government - In the aftermath of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building, we explore the role of social media platforms in threats to national security. A professor of media law and an expert on national security share their insights on the events leading up to the decision to impeach the president. |
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Wed, 01/13/2021 - 7:00am |
Wisconsin Offers Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits, Gov. Evers' Gives State Of The State Address - DHS' Communicable Disease Epidemiology Chief explains how to use the new at-home COVID-19 tests. WPR's State Capitol reporter shares highlights from Governor Evers' State of the State address. |
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Wed, 01/13/2021 - 6:00am |
Two Authors On Understanding And Overcoming Dyslexia - Dyslexia can be debilitating to the self-esteem of anyone who’s learning to read. It’s even worse for those who are undiagnosed. We talk with two authors — a mother of two dyslexic boys and an educator who has dyslexia — about their efforts to help people with the learning disability. |
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Tue, 01/12/2021 - 7:00am |
Rep. Kind Speaks On U.S. Capitol Insurrection, Racine Offers Financial Counseling As A Public Service - First, Rep. Ron Kind discusses the riot at the U.S. Capitol after witnessing the incident firsthand. Then, two representatives of Racine's Financial Empowerment Center discuss resources during the pandemic. |
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Tue, 01/12/2021 - 6:00am |
The Best Books From 2020 - An NPR book editor joins us to discuss the best books released last year and who wrote them. Plus, we’ll explore what books sales have looked like during the pandemic. |
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Mon, 01/11/2021 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: Coronavirus Relief Legislation Passes Assembly - A coronavirus relief bill approved by the state Assembly last week would prohibit vaccine mandates, extend liability protections to businesses, place limits on virtual instruction and take a variety of other steps. We discuss the package with Democratic state Sen. Jon Erpenbach and then Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. |
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Mon, 01/11/2021 - 6:00am |
Building Trust For Vaccines Among People Of Color - Some healthcare workers have taken on the role of educating their communities about the COVID-19 vaccine. We speak with a family doctor and the Chief Diversity Officer at UW Health about administering the vaccine within communities of color. |
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Fri, 01/08/2021 - 7:00am |
Discussing The Capitol Rioting And The Final Weeks Of Trump's Presidency - As we learn more about the rioting by pro-Trump extremists inside the nation's Capitol, a law professor joins us to explore what the last two weeks of Donald Trump's presidency may look like. Then, we get a lawmaker's firsthand perspective on this week's events from U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan. |
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Fri, 01/08/2021 - 6:00am |
How Medical Myths Spread And Why We Believe Them - As the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed across the nation, we take a step back to understand immunization hesitancy and how medical misinformation and myths are spread. We speak with the author of the new book, " Viral BS: Medical Myths and Why We Fall for Them." |
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Thu, 01/07/2021 - 7:00am |
The Insurrection In The Nation's Capitol, Kenosha DA Decision In Jacob Blake Shooting - We talk to a political scientist about how Trump supporters attacked Congress in an attempt to overturn the election of Joe Biden. Then, we hear from an attorney for the family of Jacob Blake, who was shot by a Kenosha police officer last summer, on the local district attorney's decision not to criminally charge the officer. |
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Thu, 01/07/2021 - 6:00am |
Can Carbon Be Removed From The Atmosphere? - In order for the world to avoid catastrophic climate change, scientists believe we will have to find a way to remove carbon from the atmosphere. We talk with a reporter about what technologies are being developed to do this and how close they are to success. |
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Wed, 01/06/2021 - 7:00am |
Breaking Down The $600 Relief Checks, Coronavirus Vaccines And Senior Living Centers - A financial columnist explains who qualifies for the recent round of $600 pandemic relief payments from the federal government. Then, we learn how senior living communities are preparing to manage the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine to their residents. |
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Wed, 01/06/2021 - 6:00am |
A Pop Critic Takes On Classical - From the strings of the violin or cello to the woodwinds of the flute or clarinet as well as the percussion, piano and horn sections, classical music varies greatly in its instruments, tone and tempo. A former pop and rock music critic joins us to discuss how he came to love classical. |
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Tue, 01/05/2021 - 7:00am |
Climate Change Legislation In Coronavirus Relief Bill, Disease Threatens Coffee - We talk to a journalist about a disease threatening coffee plants. Then, we dig into climate change policy items included in the latest federal stimulus bill package. |
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Tue, 01/05/2021 - 6:00am |
Exploring The Invisible With Roman Mars - Have you ever wondered why certain things around cities are shaped, colored or constructed the way they are? Host of the podcast 99% Invisible joins us to talk about the hidden, forgotten and inconspicuous designs and details in the world around us. |
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Mon, 01/04/2021 - 8:00am |
Mondays With Mike - On this edition with Mondays with Mike, we explore programming changes for the new year. The Director of WPR, Mike Crane, joins us to explain and discuss a new Alexa skill available for listeners. |
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Mon, 01/04/2021 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: Addressing PFAS, Plans For Democrats - A new report written by nearly 20 state agencies reveals how Wisconsin will address the environmental and health risks of PFAS. Then, we discuss which issues the Democratic Party wants to focus on for 2021. |
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Mon, 01/04/2021 - 6:00am |
In 2020, The Russians Did It Again. An Expert Explains How. - After a massive disinformation campaign in the lead-up to the 2016 election, Russia was at it again this year in an attempt to agitate existing tensions between Americans and promote the re-election of Donald Trump. An expert explains how dis- and misinformation have become a part of our democracy. |
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Fri, 01/01/2021 - 8:00am |
Genetic Testing And Privacy Laws - More than 26 million consumers added their DNA to ancestry and health databases last year, according to MIT Technology Review. The Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau recently released a report analyzing laws on genetic privacy. A genetic scientist and legislative analyst explain what you need to know. |
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Fri, 01/01/2021 - 7:00am |
Keeping New Year's Resolutions, The Power Of Song - As we ring in the new year, a psychologist helps us understand how to make those resolutions stick. We also hear from a Wisconsin folk musician about how she approaches the craft of songwriting. |
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Fri, 01/01/2021 - 6:00am |
The Power Of End-Of-Life Experiences - People nearing death often have intense dreams and visions. These experiences can be soothing and healing — but the standard medical stance is that they’re not clinically significant. A hospice doctor who says these experiences need to be validated shares his research. |
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