“The Morning Show” is a live, call-in program hosted by Kate Archer Kent that provides news and thoughtful conversation through a Wisconsin lens. We seek diverse voices on state and national news, arts, culture and social issues. Listen on The Ideas Network weekday mornings from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. You can stream or download shows from wpr.org/mornings or your favorite podcast service.
We value the contributions that audiences make to our programs. During a live show, you can join with your questions or comments by dialing 800-642-1234 or emailing ideas@wpr.org. Check out WPR’s caller guidelines to ensure your remarks are appropriate for our audiences and staff to receive.
We also appreciate feedback and ideas for future programming. Email interim Executive Producer Keegan Kyle at keegan.kyle@wpr.org. You can also submit program ideas to the team by filling out a two-question online form. Thank you!
Local business series
This summer, The Ideas Network is producing a series of conversations with the leaders of major Wisconsin-based employers. We’re talking with CEOs and other C-suite executives navigating issues such as supply chains, labor shortages, the pandemic, climate change, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Listen to recent shows: Church Mutual Insurance, Fiserv, Northwestern Mutual, Oshkosh Corp., Schneider and Snap-on.
Connect with our team
Kate Archer Kent, Host: kate.kent@wpr.org
Keegan Kyle, interim Executive Producer: keegan.kyle@wpr.org
Jonah Beleckis, Digital Producer: jonah.beleckis@wpr.org
Courtney Everett, Producer: courtney.everett@wpr.org
Trevor Hook, Producer: trevor.hook@wpr.org
Mackenzie Krumme, Producer: mackenzie.krumme@wpr.org
Clara Neupert, Producer: clara.neupert@wpr.org
Joel Patenaude, Producer: joel.patenaude@wpr.org
Royce Podeszwa, Producer: Royce.podeszwa@wpr.org
Joe Tarr, Producer: joe.tarr@wpr.org
Maria Lopez, Technical Director: maria.lopez@wpr.org