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“BETA” comes from producer/host Doug Gordon. “BETA” is a polyphonic mosh pit where high culture and low culture collide, taking an immersive, innovative, playful and provocative approach to exploring arts, culture and technology.

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WPR Music, Saturdays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., WPR News, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Latest Episodes

  • Episode 718: Jim O’Heir, Jim Gaffigan, Craig D. Lindsey

    Jim O’Heir joins us to talk about playing Jerry Gergich on the beloved sitcom, “Parks and Recreation.” Also, comedian Jim Gaffigan brings the funny and the skinny with his new stand-up special for Hulu. And film critic Craig D. Lindsey revisits the best-selling soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino’s hit indie film, “Pulp Fiction.”

    Episode 718: Jim O’Heir, Jim Gaffigan, Craig D. Lindsey
  • Episode 709: David Schurmann, Erin Osmon, Paul Tremblay

    This week on BETA, David Schurmann discusses his documentary My Penguin Friend. Award-winning music journalist Erin Osmon talks with us about music from the Midwest. Also, we’ll hear from horror writer Paul Tremblay on his new book, Horror Movie.

    Episode 709: David Schurmann, Erin Osmon, Paul Tremblay
  • Episode 708: Paul Scheer, Mateo Askaripour, James Kaplan

    This week on “BETA,” comedian Paul Scheer discusses his candid memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma”. Author Mateo Askaripour on his sophomore novel “The Big Departure. Also, biographer James Kaplan tells us how three musical geniuses led by Miles Davis created the landmark album “Kind of Blue.

    Episode 708: Paul Scheer, Mateo Askaripour, James Kaplan
  • Episode 717: Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, Adrian Tomine, Joe Boyd

    This week on “BETA,” …Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen join us to discuss their critically acclaimed HBO series, “Somebody Somewhere.” Also, best-selling graphic novelist Adrian Tomine, on his latest book, “Q & A,” finds him answering questions from his devoted fans. And legendary record producer and writer Joe Boyd takes us on a journey through…

    Episode 717: Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, Adrian Tomine, Joe Boyd
  • BETA Episode 707: Chef Dan Jacobs, Griffin Dunne, Kaliane Bradley

    This week on “BETA,” Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs shares his experience making it to the finals of Top Chef. Actor Griffin Dunne tells of his childhood experience in a Hollywood family and why he wanted to write his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. Author Kaliane Bradley talks about her debut novel and her unique twist…

    BETA Episode 707: Chef Dan Jacobs, Griffin Dunne, Kaliane Bradley

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