Media
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Wisconsin tribe sues social media companies over suicide rates among Native youth
A Wisconsin tribe is one of the first tribal nations to sue social media companies, accusing them of contributing to higher suicide rates among Native American youth compared to their peers.
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This Wisconsinite is a finalist for the Jeopardy! 2024 Tournament of Champions
Marking his 10th and 11th Jeopardy! wins, Chan is a finalist in this year’s Tournament of Champions.
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Popular anime ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ features Marquette grad as magical warrior in training
After lots of karaoke, a degree in biomedical engineering and a shift into comedic acting, Anne Yatco found her big break on “Jujutsu Kaisen.” She recently joined WPR’s “The Morning Show” to chart her career path.
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A different way of hearing the news? Poems.
For generations, through wars, crisis and political upheaval, documentary poets have helped make sense of some of our most difficult moments. So what are they writing about today?
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Scott Aukerman: From ‘Comedy Bang! Bang! (The Podcast)’ to ‘Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast (The Book)’
Scott Aukerman has transformed “Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast” into a book called “Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast (The Book).” He talks about the project with WPR’s “BETA.”
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How a poll of Wisconsin gun owners sought to gain their trust and provide new insights
Nearly 1 in every 5 gun owners in Wisconsin knows another gun owner who has experienced suicidal thoughts, according to estimates by a recent poll aiming to provide the most […]
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Gambling elements in apps and games are often difficult to spot
Gambling addiction can be easy to hide from others, according to gambling counselor Patricia Jirovetz. Jirovetz also said that what counts as gambling isn’t always clear. “(Some) video games are […]
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10 favorite programs about Wisconsin from WPR’s ‘The Morning Show’ in 2023
WPR’s “The Morning Show” is a live, call-in program hosted by Kate Archer Kent that provides news and thoughtful conversation through a Wisconsin lens. As the New Year approaches, we […]
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Milwaukee comic shop recently acquired the ‘holy grail’ of Spider-Man comics
A Milwaukee comic book shop recently acquired what collectors describe as the “holy grail” of Spider-Man comics. When a couple inherited a parent’s comic book collection this summer, they stumbled […]
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Bipartisan bill would enshrine student newspaper free speech rights in state law
Student newspapers in Wisconsin would be protected from interference by college or high school administrators under a new, bipartisan bill that would guarantee free speech protections for student journalists in […]