Thu, 06/30/2022 - 8:00am |
Autoimmune diseases: Scleroderma, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis - June is National Scleroderma Awareness month . A Wisconsin rheumatologist explains what it’s like living with the life-threatening disease. Plus, we hear how lupus and rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed and treated.
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Thu, 06/30/2022 - 7:00am |
Snap-On chairman and CEO, Wisconsin’s shared history with the American Flag - First, we're joined by the chairman and CEO of Snap-on, a maker of tools founded in Milwaukee that sees $4 billion in annual sales. Then we celebrate Flag Day where it started, in Wisconsin. We speak with the president of the National Flag Day Foundation. |
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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 8:00am |
How exotic pets are rescued - Exotic pets can be a challenge to take care of, both for the pet owners and for shelters unequipped for specialty animals. This hour, we talk with the director of a Wisconsin animal rescue center about how to care for and, if needed, surrender your exotic pets.
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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 7:00am |
The great unretirement, Maritime container shipping returns to the Duluth-Superior port - First we talk about why 1.5 million retirees have returned to the job market. Then we learn why maritime shipping containers have returned to the Duluth-Superior port. |
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Tue, 06/28/2022 - 8:00am |
Parenting while incarcerated - More than 2.7 million children in the US have a parent who is incarcerated and more than 5 million have had a parent in prison or jail at some point. That is one in every 12 children. We speak with two experts in parental incarceration about the impacts on mothers, fathers and their kids.
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Tue, 06/28/2022 - 7:00am |
AgrAbility advocates for farmers with disabilities, Fuel forecast with GasBuddy - First, we speak with the head of AgrAbility of Wisconsin, a nonprofit organization that promotes success in agriculture for farmers with disabilities. Then, a petroleum analyst discusses his organization's fuel forecast leading up to the July 4 holiday. |
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Mon, 06/27/2022 - 8:00am |
How sex education is taught, and not taught, in Wisconsin schools - This spring, parents and medical professionals objected to proposals to remove contraception as a topic of discussion from sex education curriculum in the Wausau and Cedarburg school districts. We talk to two parents/educators offering students a comprehensive alternative.
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Mon, 06/27/2022 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: A review of state party conventions, WMC employer survey - We speak with two reporters for a review of the state GOP and Democratic party conventions. Then, the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce vice president of government relations previews the organization's upcoming employer survey. |
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Fri, 06/24/2022 - 8:00am |
‘Here on Lake Hallie’ chronicles life on the water in small-town Wisconsin - Eagle sightings, friendly neighbors and pontoon boats are all part of Lake Hallie’s story, according to the essays in “Here on Lake Hallie: In Praise of Barflies, Fix-It Guys, and Other Folks in Our Hometown.” We talk about life in a small Wisconsin lake town with the book’s author.
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Fri, 06/24/2022 - 7:00am |
What is a beefalo?, COVID vaccine rollout begins for kids under 5 - Ever heard of a beefalo? We talk with two farmers about the unique breed and what it's like raising the stock. Then, as the COVID vaccine rollout begins for children under five, a Wisconsin pediatrician explains what parents need to know. |
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Thu, 06/23/2022 - 8:00am |
Title IX legacy 50 years later - On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a Wisconsin athlete who became the first female president of the NCAA talks about how the law transformed women’s sports. Then, a victim rights attorney explains her efforts to protect students from sexual harassment and gender discrimination under Title IX.
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Thu, 06/23/2022 - 7:00am |
Climate change and walleye conservation; CEO of Schneider on shipping industry - We hear how conservation efforts might need to change to protect one of Wisconsin's most iconic fish: the walleye. Then, the CEO of Schneider joins us to talk about shipping industry challenges. |
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Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:00am |
Decolonizing architecture with Indigenous storytelling - Architect and designer Chris Cornelius blends Indigenous storytelling with design as seen in his various projects across Wisconsin. We talk with him about his work as an architect and educator and how to decolonize architecture.
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Wed, 06/22/2022 - 7:00am |
Music and mental health wellness, Nurse unionization - A Milwaukee social worker explains how music intervention can create a welcoming space for those needing mental health support. Then, as UW Health nurses push for collective bargaining rights, we talk with a leader of the Minnesota Nurses Association about union contracts and workforce challenges. |
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Tue, 06/21/2022 - 8:00am |
How studying death and grief can help us cope - Thanatology is the scientific study of death and bereavement. In a time when so many feel individual loss, compounded by illness, war and mass shootings, we speak with the new director of the Edgewood College thanatology program. We touch on grief, death and how we can cope.
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Tue, 06/21/2022 - 7:00am |
Erosion along Lake Michigan, New HYFIN radio program launches in Milwaukee - First, two conservationists outline how to preserve shorelines along Lake Michigan. Then, we speak with the program director of a new urban alternative channel on Radio Milwaukee that aims to amplify Black voices. |
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Mon, 06/20/2022 - 8:00am |
Region's EPA leader on PFAS, brownfield remediation and environmental justice - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week announced new health advisories for PFAS chemicals, plus a billion-dollar funding plan to reduce contamination in drinking water. We talk with the EPA’s Region 5 administrator about PFAS and other issues on her radar.
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Mon, 06/20/2022 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: New chair of Elections Commission, Update on conditions at youth prisons - First, we meet the new chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Then, a court-ordered monitor for the Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools recently released a new report 13 on conditions at the correctional facilities. We speak with an ACLU lawyer on staffing shortages and more. |
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Fri, 06/17/2022 - 8:00am |
July by bike: How to watch the Tour de France and take part in RAGBRAI - Two of the largest biking events in the world take place in July: The Tour de France and the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, better known as RAGBRAI. We talk to an enthusiast and a participant of both events.
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Fri, 06/17/2022 - 7:00am |
Recognizing Black classical composers, Fentanyl questions from sixth graders - The host of WPR’s “Afternoon Classics” highlights Black and Brown composers, who often go unrecognized. Then, sixth graders from Wausau take the mic with a police captain to ask questions about fentanyl. |
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Thu, 06/16/2022 - 8:00am |
The Role Of Women In Evangelical Faiths - In many Evangelical faiths, women are expected to be subservient and supportive to men. We speak with a historian and Evangelical scholar who argues that these gender roles are based in human culture, not Scripture. She’s part of a growing movement challenging the role of women in Christianity.
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Thu, 06/16/2022 - 7:00am |
Student activist on relationship between climate change and immigration, Tips on pet boarding - First, we speak with the student member of the Wisconsin Governor’s Climate Change Task Force. Then, we take your questions on pets and pet boarding. |
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Wed, 06/15/2022 - 8:00am |
Leaders of Wisconsin state parties talk policy - This week, public hearings continue for the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The chairs of the Wisconsin Republican and Democratic parties share their reactions to the proceedings. Plus, we discuss state and national issues including gun policy.
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Wed, 06/15/2022 - 7:00am |
New evidence in oil refinery explosion, Conversation with Oshkosh Corp. - We talk to a WPR reporter about a new investigation into the 2018 oil refinery explosion in Superior. Then, we continue our conversation with CEOs around the state. Next, is the president of Oshkosh Corp. |
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Tue, 06/14/2022 - 8:00am |
“Be Seen” podcast explores Wisconsin’s LGBTQ history - The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project and Radio Milwaukee are partnering to air a new short-run podcast called “Be Seen.” The project aims to document Wisconsin’s LGBTQ history. We explore some of that history with one of the podcast’s hosts.
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Tue, 06/14/2022 - 7:00am |
Addressing world hunger, and taking in the Jan. 6 hearings - Add hunger to a growing list of international crises, we're told by a World Food Program USA representative. And the latest revelations from the Congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol are discussed with a political science professor at UW-Eau Claire. |
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Mon, 06/13/2022 - 8:00am |
What to know about hip and knee replacements - The Lifespan Orthopedics Institute says the average age of replacing hips and knees is declining. An orthopedic surgeon based in Eau Claire explains why it’s happening and what this means for future generations. Plus, we explore the latest technology being used in the operating room.
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Mon, 06/13/2022 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: Issues facing Forward Latino, News roundup with WisPolitics - First, we speak with the president of the nonpartisan advocacy group, Forward Latino, about gun violence prevention and efforts to improve Latino communities. Then, the editor of WisPolitics explains changes to the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Justice Michael Gableman’s contempt of court case. |
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Fri, 06/10/2022 - 8:00am |
Personal finance in uncertain times - With the cost of gas, groceries and most other consumer goods rising, people need to think more seriously about how they spend and save their money. We talk to a consumer science expert who provides tips on personal finance.
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Fri, 06/10/2022 - 7:00am |
Record high milk prices, New Latinx mental health program - Milk used in some cheese production set a record high price last month. We explore the dairy market to see how prices are affecting farmers and consumers. Then, we learn about a new program in Wisconsin that's helping the Latinx community find mental health services. |
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Thu, 06/09/2022 - 8:00am |
Author travels through Midwest history in "Destination Heartland" - The U.S. Travel Association says at least 6 in 10 Americans will take at least one trip this summer. We speak with an author and food historian who argues travelers should consider exploring the Midwest’s past for their next vacation.
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Thu, 06/09/2022 - 7:00am |
Money in politics, Northwestern Mutual VP - First, we talk with the executive director of OpenSecrets.org for a review of how money will influence the 2022 election cycle. The, we speak with Northwester Mutual's executive vice president about the company and its sustainability efforts. |
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Wed, 06/08/2022 - 8:00am |
Lagging in literacy: Tips for summer reading engagement - About a third of children in the grades K-2 are missing reading benchmarks, according to research from The New York Times. We talk with an educator and former literacy coach about how to reach students who are struggling to read, tips for summer, and culturally appropriate interventions.
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Wed, 06/08/2022 - 7:00am |
Crazy worms, Influential food packaging - First, we talk about how crazy worms are invading the Midwest. Then, we speak with a nutrition researcher about how food labeling influences consumer spending. |
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Tue, 06/07/2022 - 8:00am |
What should we talk about next? - We revisit recent conversations from WPR's “The Morning Show” and invite listeners to share their ideas for future programs. |
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Tue, 06/07/2022 - 7:00am |
Wisconsin speller takes on national competition, Challenge academy challenges teens - An eighth grader from Wisconsin recently competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We talk with her about the experience and her future goals. Then, ahead of graduation day we learn about a five-month residential program called, the Wisconsin Challenge Academy. |
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Mon, 06/06/2022 - 8:00am |
Home maintenance advice with Mercury Stardust - She’s known as the “Trans Handy Ma’am” on TikTok, where she dishes out home improvement advice to her nearly 2 million followers. This hour, we talk with maintenance technician Mercury Stardust about home care tips, alongside trans activism and awareness.
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Mon, 06/06/2022 - 7:30am |
Office of School Safety head talks preparedness, First-term representative advocates for gun legislation - First, we speak with the head of Wisconsin's Office of School Safety about keeping schools secure. Then, a first-term state representative talks gun legislation. |
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Fri, 06/03/2022 - 8:00am |
What we can learn from sunken slave ships - Some 12.5 million Africans were abducted into slavery from the 16th to 19th centuries. About 1.8 million died in shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean. We talk with two National Geographic explorers about efforts to find the shipwrecks and better understand these crimes and what we can learn of the victims.
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Fri, 06/03/2022 - 7:00am |
The power of prosecutors, Award winning recipe provides comfort to Afghan refugees - First, we go behind the scenes of WPR's new podcast "Open and Shut," which explores the power of prosecutors. Then, a UW Health chef shares a taste of Middle Eastern culture through cuisine. We learn how it's giving comfort to pediatric Afghan refugees. |
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Thu, 06/02/2022 - 8:00am |
Investigating the unexplained: How this Wisconsin group hunts for Bigfoot, UFOs and ghosts - From Bigfoot sightings and haunted houses to three different towns claiming to be the UFO capital, there’s no shortage of unexplained activity in the state. We talk with the founder of the Wisconsin Cryptids, Anomalies and Paranormal Society about how his group investigates the unknown.
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Thu, 06/02/2022 - 7:00am |
Unions in video game companies, How to talk about obesity - First, we talk with a former Activision/Blizzard employee turned labor organizer about the latest efforts to unionize the gaming industry. Then, we hear from a medical specialist about how doctors can respectfully treat obese people. |
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Wed, 06/01/2022 - 8:00am |
Street art as activism and tool for education - The UW System plans to unveil a student designed and painted mural Thursday at UW-Stout. We talk with two teachers involved in the Graffiti and Street Art class. Then, we touch base with a nationally known graffiti artist and expert about the evolution of the craft.
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Wed, 06/01/2022 - 7:00am |
Episode 8 of Mapped Out, Recruiting certified nursing assistants - First, WPR's Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson take us through this year's redistricting news in a bonus episode of "Mapped Out." Then, we speak with a workforce development director about addressing Wisconsin's shortage of CNAs. |
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