We talk to a Wisconsin biologist who spent decades interviewing some of the state’s top naturalists. Then as face masks become a commodity with the Coronavirus outbreak, we learn about how the masks themselves are regulated. And we discuss our love affair with personality tests.
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'Things Natural, Wild, And Free:' DNR Biologist Profiles Wisconsin Naturalists In New Book
A Wisconsin conservation biologist is out with a new book that compiles interviews he’s done with other state naturalists over the last four decades.
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With First Coronavirus Case In Wisconsin, Should You Use A Face Mask?
The first case of coronavirus in Wisconsin was confirmed by the state Department of Health Services Wednesday Feb. 5, so does that mean you should buy a face mask? Our colleagues at WisContext break down why public health and medical officials say for the vast majority of people the answer is no with a few important exceptions.
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Why We Love Personality Tests, Even If They're Wrong
Many people like taking personality tests like the Myers-Briggs or Enneagram test, and enjoy reading and sharing the results even more. We talk with a professor who researches these personality tests about why some of these tests are bogus, and what better ways we have to measure personality.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Sumner Matteson Guest
- Will Cushman Guest
- Jennifer Fayard Guest
- Kealey Bultena Interviewer
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