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"The Morning Show” is hosted by Kate Archer Kent. Join us weekday mornings from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and start your day with expert guests and insightful conversation to help you make sense of the news. Be part of the conversation — on-air or online. Listen on The Ideas Network.

Interim executive producer Keegan Kyle, along with producers Trevor Hook, Mackenzie Krumme, Clara Neupert, Royce Podeszwa, Steven Potter and Joe Tarr, seek out knowledgeable guests from different perspectives on state and national news, arts, culture and social issues. Maria Lopez is the program's technical director.

Mayor conversations: "The Morning Show" is scheduling a series of conversations with mayors and other local community leaders. To suggest your mayor or another person for this series, please fill out this online form. Listen to recent segments: Ashland, Beloit, Brown Deer, Dodgeville, Green Bay, Racine, Rhinelander, Sheboygan, Washburn and Wausau.

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State Capitol Report: UW System update, Diversifying the state's business contracts

Monday, January 24, 2022, 7:00am

Grainger Hall, home of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.

We talk with Greenville Rep. David Murphy on UW systems free speech policy and the state of a new system president. Then, the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program director talks about how to increase...

Rep. Dave Murphy on setting free speech rules for college campuses, boosting UW System funding

Colleges and universities could be penalized for violating free speech and academic freedom rules if a Republican bill passes Wisconsin’s legislature. We talk with the chair of the committee on...

Director of Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program talks results and future priorities

In 2021, the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program met its goal of 5% of contracted state agency business being done through minority-owned businesses for the fifth time in its 38-year history. We...

Why the U.S. infected thousands of people with hepatitis

Monday, January 24, 2022, 8:00am

Tools used to extract a liver for research

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...

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Where does gifted education go from here?

Friday, January 21, 2022, 8:00am

Children sit on a blue rug as a teacher reads a story.

Legislation introduced last week would require schools to submit more information to the state about gifted and talented student programs. We speak with a UW-Whitewater professor about the state of...

Wausau welcomes Afghan refugees, Exploring supply chain problems and solutions

Friday, January 21, 2022, 7:00am

A bird's eye view of a parking lot filled with cars.

We hear how refugees from worn-torn Afghanistan are settling in central Wisconsin. Then, we learn about supply chain problems and delivery disruptions around the world and here in Wisconsin.

Afghan refugees resettle in Wausau

An Afghan Evacuee Sorts Through Clothing Donations

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Over the last month, at least a dozen Afghan families have arrived in Wausau and central Wisconsin. We speak with the leader of a nonprofit organization that supports refugees throughout stages of...

Supply chain problems expected to continue

Trucks line up to enter a Port of Oakland shipping terminal

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Supply chain problems have plagued the retail and manufacturing industries for almost two years now — and there seems to be no end in sight. We talk to a supply chain management expert about why...

Rediscovering the ‘Lost Women of Science’

Thursday, January 20, 2022, 8:00am

Founders of a national nonprofit have a database of nearly 200 women who have made scientific discoveries but lack recognition. We talk with the founders about how they hope a new podcast, and...

Wisconsinites still struggle with housing insecurity, Packers head to the playoffs

Thursday, January 20, 2022, 7:00am

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) smiles after making a touchdown throw

We speak with the leader of a poverty assistance organization on how thousands of Wisconsinites still struggle with housing insecurity. Then, a veteran Packers columnist reviews the team's season as...

Housing insecurity remains as WERA passes $100 million in payments

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The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance program announced last week that it has distributed more than $100 million in financial assistance since the onset of the pandemic. We speak with a leader...

Examining the Packers’ playoff chances

Players line up for the national anthem before a Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Field

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With the best regular season record in the NFC North, the Green & Gold are confidently heading into the playoffs. But they will battle an old foe Saturday night: the San Francisco 49ers. We...

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Hosts:

Kate Archer Kent

Producers:

Keegan Kyle
Trevor Hook
Mackenzie Krumme
Clara Neupert
Royce Podeszwa
Steven Potter
Joe Tarr
Maria Lopez

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State Capitol Report (Monday at 7:00)

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A rural Wisconsin syrup producer wants more to tap into the business

Judge orders Gableman to produce contract, records in offshoot of election investigation

Milwaukee attorney and CEO Jay Rothman named UW System president

Wisconsin 'Building Equality' for LGBTQ people, according to new report

Residents share mixed feelings over state's largest proposed renewable energy plant in Dane County

About Kate

Kate Archer Kent is host of “The Morning Show” on The Ideas Network. She collaborates with a core production team to create compelling and relevant conversations each weekday morning about Wisconsin news, culture, and politics. The show, airing from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., encourages participation from callers and social...Read more

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State Capitol Report: UW System update, Diversifying the state's business contracts

Rep. Dave Murphy on setting free speech rules for college campuses, boosting UW System funding

Director of Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program talks results and future priorities

Why the U.S. infected thousands of people with hepatitis

Recent Shows

Where does gifted education go from here?

Wausau welcomes Afghan refugees, Exploring supply chain problems and solutions

Afghan refugees resettle in Wausau

Supply chain problems expected to continue

Rediscovering the ‘Lost Women of Science’

Wisconsinites still struggle with housing insecurity, Packers head to the playoffs

Housing insecurity remains as WERA passes $100 million in payments

Examining the Packers’ playoff chances

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