Wed, 03/29/2023 - 8:00am |
Is year-round schooling right for Wisconsin? - The School District of La Crosse is ending one of its year-round schooling projects after nearly a decade. We talk with a pair of superintendents about the benefits and challenges to year-round education.
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Wed, 03/29/2023 - 7:00am |
Potential new funding for criminal justice, Marquette's Lubar Center has a new director - The head of the Assembly Committee on Corrections explores the potential increase in criminal justice funding proposed by Governor Tony Evers. Later, the new head of Marquette's Lubar Center shares his priorities. |
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Tue, 03/28/2023 - 8:00am |
March cooking series: Copper cookware, induction stovetops - In this entry in the March cooking series, a Wisconsin coppersmith explores why copper cookware and utensils might be right for you. Later, an induction cooking superfan makes the case for electric stovetops.
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Tue, 03/28/2023 - 7:00am |
A taste of maple syrup season, FTC looks to ban non-compete agreements - It’s maple syrup season in Wisconsin. We get an update on how production is going. Then, a Wisconsin professor discusses a Federal Trade Commission proposal to ban employers imposing non-compete clauses on workers. |
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Mon, 03/27/2023 - 8:00am |
Understanding new changes to Medicare - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 means significant changes to Medicare this year. Starting in April, some recipients will pay less for certain prescription drugs. A Wisconsin health insurance broker explains the changes people should know.
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Mon, 03/27/2023 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: EMS struggles to maintain services, Developing Wisconsin’s small businesses and startups - In a recent survey Wisconsin EMS directors say the system is severely strained throughout the state due to staff shortage. An EMS Director shares their persepctive. Later, the head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation discusses the state of the economy and small businesses. |
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Fri, 03/24/2023 - 8:00am |
From the student perspective: Beloit high schoolers and social media - We hear from a group of Beloit high school students who want to know more about how social media shapes lives and mental health. A pediatrician and leader of the Social Media and Adolescent Health Research Team joins the program to discuss.
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Fri, 03/24/2023 - 7:00am |
How people can show frogs some love in their backyards - Frogs and other amphibians don’t get as much love as birds. But they’re an essential part of our ecosystem and 40 percent of amphibians are facing extinction. We talk with a wildlife biologist about why frogs are important and what you can do to help them thrive in your backyard.
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Thu, 03/23/2023 - 8:00am |
How to overcome Imposter Syndrome - A new study shows that Imposter Syndrome impacts minimum 30% of Americans, with especially high rates in women, people of color and workers in the creative fields. We speak with the co-founder of the Impostor Syndrome Institute about why capable people feel anything but that.
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Thu, 03/23/2023 - 7:00am |
Supreme Court candidates: Judge Protasiewicz and former Justice Kelly - Less than two weeks before the April 4 election, the two candidates vying for a 10-year term on the state Supreme Court join us to discuss their campaigns. We talk with Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Justice Daniel Kelly.
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Wed, 03/22/2023 - 8:00am |
How to feel less lonely - New research suggests loneliness is on the rise among Americans since the COVID-19 pandemic. But loneliness manifests at many stages of life and can be a source of growth. The author of a new book, “On Loneliness: How to Feel Less Alone in an Isolating World,” joins us.
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Wed, 03/22/2023 - 7:00am |
Sen. Roys on abortion access, Hmong Studies director at UW-Oshkosh - Sen. Kelda Roys talks medical abortion and yesterday’s reintroduction of a bill to repeal the state’s abortion ban. We speak with a Univeristy of Wisconsin Oshkosh medical anthropologist and director of the Hmong Studies Program about diabetes and healthcare in the Hmong community. |
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Tue, 03/21/2023 - 8:00am |
March cooking series: Cast iron - How are cast iron pans made? What makes some cast iron cookware better than others? In this installment of the March cooking series, we speak with a craftsperson and artist based out of Waunakee to answer your questions about cooking with cast iron.
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Tue, 03/21/2023 - 7:00am |
Wisconsin's sports gambling industry, Sign language interpretation - First, an Oneida Casino representative discusses how Wisconsin's tribal sports betting industry is faring after more than a year of legalization. Then, a specialist in American Sign Language talks about deaf culture and the importance of understanding sign language interpretation. |
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Mon, 03/20/2023 - 8:00am |
New federal standard on 'forever chemicals' in the works - For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency will draft a national standard regulating so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water. A WPR reporter and a Department of Natural Resources official explain Wisconsin’s efforts to curb PFAS in drinking water.
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Mon, 03/20/2023 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: State revenue update, Spinal cord injury grants - We’re two-thirds of the way through tax season. Wisconsin’s revenue secretary discusses filings, the budget surplus and the outlook for budget-writing season. Then, we explore a new bill with bipartisan support that focuses on grants for spinal cord injury research. |
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Fri, 03/17/2023 - 8:00am |
The dangers facing children on farms - Every day, 33 children are injured on farms and every three days, a child dies on a farm . We talk with a ProPublica reporter who investigated the death of an 8-year-old boy in Wisconsin, where the father was questionably blamed. Then a farm safety researcher explains the scope of the problem.
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Fri, 03/17/2023 - 7:00am |
Recruitment shortage for the Wisconsin National Guard, Openness in Wisconsin government - We speak with a Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiter about challenges in meeting this year's recruitment goals. The head of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council talks about some of the best examples of transparency in Wisconsin government. |
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Thu, 03/16/2023 - 8:00am |
Can public radio eliminate news deserts? - From 2004 to 2018 newspapers declined 39% in Wisconsin, according to the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media. A Harvard researcher says public radio stations can fill those information deserts. We speak with the author of the study and two Wisconsin radio station directors.
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Thu, 03/16/2023 - 7:00am |
Olympic medalist from Rice Lake, How women are portrayed in public monuments - We speak with an Olympic medalist in the 200-meter dash who won silver medals in 2020 and 2022. Later, an art history professor at UW-La Crosse explores how women are represented in public monuments. |
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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 8:00am |
Wisconsin Lions Club celebrates more than 100 years of service - Where there’s a need, there’s a lion. For more than 100 years, the Wisconsin Lions Club has dedicated itself to global causes such as vision and diabetes. We learn how the organization is making a difference in Wisconsin. Plus, we talk with local club members about volunteer opportunities.
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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 7:00am |
Changing bail in Wisconsin, UW-Whitewater's wheelchair basketball program - An activist explains why she thinks an April 4 ballot measure that would change how judges set bail in Wisconsin is a bad idea. We later learn about UW-Whitewater's successful wheelchair basketball program as the college prepares to host the men’s intercollegiate championships. |
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Tue, 03/14/2023 - 8:00am |
March cooking series: Air fryers - American consumers spent nearly $1 billion buying air fryers last year . In this edition of our March cooking series, a reviewer for America’s Test Kitchen discusses the kitchen appliance that nearly 40 percent of U.S. households owned in 2021.
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Tue, 03/14/2023 - 7:00am |
Vertical farming opportunities, Car seat challenges - We talk with the owner of one of the state’s largest vertical farms about what challenges and opportunities exist for indoor farming. Then we explore the recent recalls of car seats and how people can keep children safe in cars. |
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Mon, 03/13/2023 - 8:00am |
Why the U.S. infected thousands of people with hepatitis - For three decades in the 20th century, researchers deliberately infected thousands of people with hepatitis — including more than 800 children. We speak to the author of a new book about the experiments to learn why they happened and how we can protect people in the battle against other illnesses.
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Mon, 03/13/2023 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: Latest in Supreme Court election, Tips for making baguettes - WPR’s Capitol bureau chief recaps the latest in political news. Then, we talk with the owner and head baker of a local French-style bakery about the art and science of baking. |
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Fri, 03/10/2023 - 8:00am |
Caring for Wisconsin's trees this spring - Spring is just around the corner. And with it comes outdoor tree care. A pair of arborists discuss how urban communities can take care of their local trees.
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Fri, 03/10/2023 - 7:00am |
Childcare access, Kimberly-Clark’s Flushability Lab - Sheboygan is a childcare desert no longer with a newly open 24/7 facility. We're joined by the executive director and Democratic State Senator Melissa Agard to talk about access to quality childcare. Then we tour Kimberly-Clark's “Flushability Lab” in Neenah and learn what can and cannot be flushed. |
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Thu, 03/09/2023 - 8:00am |
The state and nation’s foster care needs - About 400,000 children are in foster care nationwide, including some 6,400 Wisconsin kids. We talk to a Wisconsin advocate and two members of Congress about efforts to make the foster care system a better experience for children and families.
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Thu, 03/09/2023 - 7:00am |
Wisconsin labor shortages in manufacturing, Compassionate release in federal prisons - First, a pair of local manufacturers explain why labor shortages are a top challenge for businesses. Then, a University of Chicago law school professor discusses potential changes in how the federal prison system offers compassionate release. |
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Wed, 03/08/2023 - 8:00am |
From the voice of a veteran: ‘My Life, My Story’ celebrates 10 years - Wisconsin’s “My Life, My Story” elevates veteran's voices through storytelling. The project links interviews with more than 7,500 veterans to their medical records, so clinicians can understand their experiences as part of their health. We speak with the leaders on the project's 10 year anniversary.
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Wed, 03/08/2023 - 7:00am |
Heat pump efficiency, Scientists flying through snowstorms - An HVAC expert explains why electric heat pumps outsold gas furnaces last year and why more people are installing the technology. Then an atmospheric scientist shares how a NASA research project flying scientists into winter storms can improve future weather prediction. |
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Tue, 03/07/2023 - 8:00am |
March cooking series: Kitchen knives and cutting boards - In the inaugural episode of The Morning Show’s March food series, we begin by learning about two staples of any kitchen: knives and cutting boards. A knife shop owner and the co-owners of a cutting board company answer your questions.
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Tue, 03/07/2023 - 7:00am |
The power of a nutritious school lunch, New national soot regulations - First the head of a nutrition company breaks down the link between healthy eating and student success. Then, a pair of local physicians discuss an Environmental Protection Agency plan to increase regulations for one of the deadliest pollutants; soot. |
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Mon, 03/06/2023 - 8:00am |
Sleep research: Daylight saving, heart health, life expectancy and more - According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine , 63% of Americans say that they support the elimination of daylight saving time. A sleep specialist explains how to minimize seasonal sleepiness. Plus, we examine new research saying sleep patterns can affect heart health and life expectancy.
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Mon, 03/06/2023 - 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: Audit co-chair talks licensing backlog, Researcher explains tax rate policies - The Department of Safety and Professional Services faces backlash over long licensing delays. The Audit Committee’s co-chair provides updates. A researcher delves into policies that claim to lower Wisconsin’s individual income tax rates, including a proposed flat tax. |
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Fri, 03/03/2023 - 8:00am |
Exploring the future of artificial intelligence in medicine - A recent Pew Research Center survey finds widespread discomfort about the prospect of artificial intelligence being used in health care. We speak with a professor for AI and health at MIT to learn how technological advances may impact medicine.
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Fri, 03/03/2023 - 7:00am |
New foundation leader discusses funding for Milwaukee schools, PBS Wisconsin offers new educational resources - The new leader of The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation discusses the role of philanthropic funding for K-12 education. Then, we explore new educational resources from PBS Wisconsin. |
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Thu, 03/02/2023 - 8:00am |
Feeding locals through community gardens - Community gardens are opening their plots to growers this month. We talk with coordinators in the La Crosse and Green Bay areas about what people should know going into community garden season.
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Thu, 03/02/2023 - 7:00am |
Voters elect Democratic socialist legislators, Study examines processed food addiction - Two freshman Milwaukee representatives discuss their efforts to reinstate Wisconsin’s socialist caucus. Then, we talk about new research on processed food addiction among older adults. |
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Wed, 03/01/2023 - 8:00am |
US Supreme Court hears arguments against tech company liability protection - Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the liability protection afforded big tech companies like Google and Twitter for what users post on the platforms. An attorney joins us to argue how the possible weakening of Section 230 by the high court could upend internet activity.
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Wed, 03/01/2023 - 7:00am |
Sexual health and cancer, How banks help people save money - The head of the Women's Integrative Sexual Health program discusses research about sexual health after cancer. The Director of America Saves explains how banks can help you save money. |
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