Wed, 10/21/2020 - 8:00am |
Wisconsin's Fourth Congressional Candidate Tim Rogers - As part of our campaign coverage for the November elections, we’re interviewing the candidates for United States Congress. We speak with Fourth Congressional District Republican challenger Tim Rogers. |
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Wed, 10/21/2020 - 7:00am |
State Attorney General On Election Integrity, Libertarian VP Candidate Explains Priorities - We talk with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about what the state Department of Justice is doing to prepare for the upcoming elections and other agency initiatives. Then, we talk with Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate Jeremy "Spike" Cohen about his party's platform. |
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Wed, 10/21/2020 - 6:00am |
Strategies To Help Build Credit While Managing Debt - As millions of Americans struggled to manage their expenses in the wake of the pandemic, the average FICO credit score reached 711. We speak with “The Money Coach” about strategies to build credit while managing debt. |
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Tue, 10/20/2020 - 8:00am |
A Proposal To Improve American Democracy - Could there be a way to fix our polarized and often dysfunctional politics? We talk with the former head of Wisconsin-based Gehl Foods who believes that a reformed voting system could inject competition into our democracy and lead to more collaborative, effective governance. |
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Tue, 10/20/2020 - 7:00am |
A Biden Campaign Spokesperson, Small Business Grants And A Former Trump Advisor On National Security - In this hour, a surrogate from the Joe Biden presidential campaign joins us to make the case for his election. Then, we hear from a WPR reporter on some renewed small business grants, and later talk with a former national security advisor for President Donald Trump. |
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Tue, 10/20/2020 - 6:00am |
NASA Plans For 2024 Moon Landing - NASA’s Artemis Program has set 2024 as the year the first woman and next man will set foot on the moon. We’re following the latest news surrounding the lunar mission. Plus, we’ll briefly explore NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission, which is currently underway. |
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Mon, 10/19/2020 - 8:00am |
Coronavirus: Youth In Mental Health Crisis - Growing up isn’t easy. But these days, with the stresses of social media and the pandemic, young people are facing far greater mental health challenges than ever before. We speak to a psychologist who works to keep kids who are having major mental health problems in their homes, instead of institutions. |
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Mon, 10/19/2020 - 7:00am |
Northeast State Legislator On Uptick In Coronavirus Cases, Additional Childcare Funding Allocated - We hear from a Northeast Wisconsin state assembly representative on how they're addressing the increase in COVID-19 cases in that part of the state. Then, we talk to the secretary of the state Dept. of Children and Families about new funds allocated for childcare providers. |
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Mon, 10/19/2020 - 6:00am |
Fall Canning And Preservation - With temperatures cooling down and leaves changing color, it’s time to think food preservation. Our guest shares how to can and preserve with the best fruits and vegetables of fall. |
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Fri, 10/16/2020 - 8:00am |
Calling BS - The deadly coronavirus pandemic, an intense presidential campaign and protests calling for racial equity have most of us drowning in information. Social media is overloaded with conspiracy theories, angry rants, misleading data and dubious news reports. We talk to a co-author of “Calling Bull****” about how to see through all the BS. |
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Fri, 10/16/2020 - 7:00am |
The United States Of Amazon, Wisconsin Farm Life, And Poll Working During The Pandemic - First, we explore the influence of Amazon on the American economy and society. Afterwards, an author shares her experience growing up in western Wisconsin in the 1930s in a collection of short essays. Then, we check in with two Milwaukee election officials about working the polls during a pandemic. |
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Fri, 10/16/2020 - 6:00am |
Wisconsin Weekend: Wineries & Local Events - Wisconsin’s wine scene has grown to offer more than 120 wineries across the state. On this Wisconsin Weekend, we’re getting a taste of where you should visit to enjoy local wine events. |
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Thu, 10/15/2020 - 8:00am |
Answering Questions About Evictions And Rent Assistance - There’s a federal moratorium on evictions through the end of this year. A housing attorney joins the show to answer your questions about rental assistance and what to do if you’re at risk for eviction in the new year. For more resources on eviction, check out this piece from WHYsconsin . |
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Thu, 10/15/2020 - 7:00am |
Getting To A COVID-19 Vaccine, Organization Supports Wisconsin Votes - We speak with a research scientist about why drug trials get put on pause. We also get the latest on COVID-19 vaccine development and discuss what to expect when a vaccine is approved. Then, former Republican attorney general J.B. Van Hollen shares how a bipartisan organization is helping people get access to voter information in this unprecedented election season. |
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Thu, 10/15/2020 - 6:00am |
Examining Indoor Air Quality - More businesses, schools and households are thinking about their indoor air quality and ventilation systems during the pandemic. A chemistry professor joins us to discuss air pollution, how particulates travel from outside to inside and aerosol transmission of COVID-19. |
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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:00am |
Navigating Life After Prison - Adjusting to life after being in prison comes with its own set of unique challenges and struggles, such as finding housing and a job while the stigma of a criminal conviction hangs over your head. We speak with a man who’s been there and now helps others navigate life after being locked up. |
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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 7:00am |
The Candidates Running For Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District - Ahead of the November election, we’re hearing from Wisconsin’s congressional candidates. We’ll talk with both U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Republican incumbent who was first elected in 2016, and his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Amanda Stuck. |
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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 6:00am |
Overcoming Financial Fear And Managing Money In A Crisis - For millennials, this is the second financial crisis of their lifetime. We discuss how the recessions of the past two decades have changed the economy and spending habits of all generations. We’ll also learn how to budget in a crisis, overcome financial fear and earn additional income. |
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Tue, 10/13/2020 - 8:00am |
Scrutinizing The Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings - The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings this week on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. We speak with a Supreme Court scholar about what to look for, why the hearings matter, and how the judge’s confirmation could change the high court and the country. |
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Tue, 10/13/2020 - 7:00am |
Managing Wisconsin's COVID-19 Spike, Changes For The Gig Worker - We hear from Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm on how state agencies are working to quell the recent spike in COVID-19 cases here. Then, we check in with a professor of business about possible changes coming to those who work in the gig economy, including those who drive for Uber or Lyft. |
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Tue, 10/13/2020 - 6:00am |
Uncovering The Hidden Habits Of Genius - Are geniuses born or are they self-made through hard work, practice and study? We talk with the author of the new book “The Hidden Habits of Genius” about the patterns and behavior of famously smart mathematicians, musicians, artists and entrepreneurs. |
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Mon, 10/12/2020 - 8:00am |
Coronavirus: Diabetic Care And Management - Early on in the pandemic diabetes emerged as one of the underlying medical conditions associated with a higher risk of mortality for COVID-19. The Director of In-patient Diabetes Management at Froedtert Hospital joins to discuss managing diabetic care as well as the link between both diseases. |
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Mon, 10/12/2020 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: Political Roundup, November Election - We get updates on the latest state political news, including the new emergency order and the court challenge to the statewide mask mandate. Then, we speak with a representative from the Wisconsin Elections Commission about the unprecedented number of absentee ballots requested for the upcoming election. |
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Mon, 10/12/2020 - 6:00am |
Talking About Miscarriage - It is estimated that one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. Even though it is common, understanding miscarriage and talking about it remains difficult for many. We talk with a psychotherapist about the physical and emotional toll of miscarriage, and how we can support those who have experienced it. |
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Fri, 10/09/2020 - 8:00am |
Understanding The Electoral College, The Latest National News - When you cast your vote for president, you’re not really voting for the president — you’re voting for electors, who will then vote for the candidate. A political scientist explains the how and why of the electoral college and catches us up on the national news. |
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Fri, 10/09/2020 - 7:00am |
Coronavirus Responses: Wisconsin And America - First, we discuss the state's response to the coronavirus crisis with the lieutenant governor. Then, we talk with a science reporter about the broader, country-wide response to COVID-19. |
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Fri, 10/09/2020 - 6:00am |
Wisconsin Weekend: Planning A 'Safer' Halloween - This spooky season will look a little different because of the pandemic. We learn about two drive-thru events in the state and check in with an epidemiologist about how families can have a “safer” Halloween and still have fun. |
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Thu, 10/08/2020 - 8:00am |
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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Thu, 10/08/2020 - 7:00am |
Analyzing The Latest Marquette Poll And Look At The Vice Presidential Debate - First, we talk about the latest Marquette University Law School Poll of Wisconsin-likely voters. Then, we discuss the debate between Republican Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate and Sen. Kamala Harris. |
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Thu, 10/08/2020 - 6:00am |
Fall Tree Care - The leaves are starting to change throughout Wisconsin, now that the autumn season is here. A certified arborist joins us to discuss fall tree care. |
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Wed, 10/07/2020 - 8:00am |
Native Americans And The National Identity - The effort to end the use of Native American mascots has met both success and resistance. We talk with the head of the National Museum of the American Indian about how First Nations have simultaneously been oppressed, exploited and romanticized — and what it reveals about American culture. |
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Wed, 10/07/2020 - 7:00am |
COVID-19 Surge Challenges Hospitals, American Solidarity Party's Vice Presidential Candidate - A top medical administrator joins us to explain how Wisconsin hospitals are responding to the surge in the state's coronavirus cases. Then, the vice presidential candidate for the American Solidarity Party joins us to discuss their platform. |
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Wed, 10/07/2020 - 6:00am |
Managing Investments In 2020 - After three months of slowing job growth the economic recovery is challenged. We speak with a financial advisor about managing investments during a recession and what to watch for as the presidential election and coronavirus pandemic affect stock markets. |
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Tue, 10/06/2020 - 8:00am |
Trump Battles The Coronavirus - The news that President Trump has COVID-19 has shaken up the 2020 presidential campaign and sparked speculation about how serious the president’s illness is. We talk with two political reporters about what they’re hearing from Trump’s doctors and White House officials, and what the mood in D.C. is. |
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Tue, 10/06/2020 - 7:00am |
The COVID-19 Economic Crisis, Northeast Wisconsin Spike In COVID Cases - First, we talk to a business reporter about how the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the American economy. Then, we hear from a Brown County doctor about the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern region of the state. |
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Tue, 10/06/2020 - 6:00am |
Space Gas: New Venus Discovery And Milky Way Halo - There’s a lot scientists are still uncovering about space. We talk about two recent discoveries of space gas — one in the atmosphere of Venus and the other out beyond our Milky Way galaxy — with an astronomer and also discuss new developments and technologies that help us explore space. |
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Mon, 10/05/2020 - 8:00am |
Mondays With Mike - It’s time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. On the Morning Show, we have Wisconsin Public Radio’s Chief Operating Officer Michael Arnold joining us. We’ll discuss programming changes, presidential debate coverage, and how the Ideas Network is covering local elections. |
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Mon, 10/05/2020 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: Wisconsin Chief Medical Officer, State Senator Lena Taylor - On this week's State Capitol Report we check in with Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer about the spread of COVID-19 in the state and get the details on mitigation efforts. Then, State Senator Lena Taylor shares her district's experience with the pandemic and economic recession. |
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Mon, 10/05/2020 - 6:00am |
McCarthy Book Unveils Never-Before-Seen Private Documents - In a new book about U.S. Sen. Joe McCarthy, author Larry Tye describes “America’s love affair with bullies” and how the senator’s divisive rhetoric echoes through today’s politics. We talk to Tye about the never-before-seen documents he obtained to write the book. |
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Fri, 10/02/2020 - 8:00am |
Candidates For Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District - Ahead of the November election, we’re talking with congressional candidates on the ballot. First, we hear from Roger Polack, a Democrat from Racine campaigning for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Then, we’ll talk with Congressman Bryan Steil, a Republican running for re-election. |
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Fri, 10/02/2020 - 7:00am |
Making Sense Of Coronavirus Data, How To Vote During A Pandemic - We talk with a WisContext editor about how to make sense of the overwhelming amount of data — some of it imprecise or confusing — being released regarding the pandemic. Then, two elections clerks give advice on how to vote during the time of coronavirus. |
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Fri, 10/02/2020 - 6:00am |
Wisconsin Weekend: Apple Picking In 2020 - While a lot has changed since the pandemic struck, picking apples at an orchard is still something individuals, families and friends can do that’s a safe, social — and socially-distanced — outside activity. An orchard expert joins us to talk about how to plan your pick-your-own apple adventure. |
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Thu, 10/01/2020 - 8:00am |
Is There A Better Way To Manage Our Forests? - More than 5 million acres of forests have burned on the West Coast this year. We talk with a Wisconsin forester who has worked with indigenous communities to find out what risks our state’s forest face and learn how Native Americans traditionally managed natural resources. |
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Thu, 10/01/2020 - 7:00am |
Epic Shares Insights On COVID-19 Data, Wisconsin Dells Businesses Fare Through Summer - An Epic Systems vice president informs us about what the healthcare software giant has learned from its enormous cache of patient data about COVID-19. Then, we dive into summer/fall tourism in Wisconsin Dells and discuss the legacy of The Tommy Bartlett Show as the area's water skiing attraction comes to an end. |
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Thu, 10/01/2020 - 6:00am |
Managing The Gray Wolf Population Increase - The gray wolf population in Wisconsin has increased to over 1,000 , far above the state’s goal of 350. As the Trump administration considers taking gray wolves off the endangered species list, tribes and conservation groups in Wisconsin grapple with how to manage the population. |
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