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Federal lunch rules will affect Wisconsin schools

November 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The school cafeteria has become a new battleground. Last week Congress rolled back portions of the Agriculture Department's proposed school lunch standards. In the first of two stories, Kristen Durst reports on what that may mean for Wisconsin schools.

Seven doctors disciplined for writing sick notes during Madison demonstrations

November 17, 2011 - 12:00am

State regulators have disciplined seven doctors who gave sick notes to teachers atttending last winter's protests at the state capitol. Shamane Mills reports.

UW think tank suggests new kidney donation model

November 14, 2011 - 12:00am

A UW think tank is suggesting a regulated system of live kidney sales that is intended to promote donation of an organ in high demand. Shamane Mills reports.

Spicy Black Bean Soup

November 12, 2011 - 8:00am

Rinse beans with cold water in a colander. In a large Dutch oven, cover beans with cold water and let them soak overnight.

65,000 people to be cut from BadgerCare under Walker plan

November 11, 2011 - 12:00am

Roughly 65,000 people—including 29,000 children—would leave Wisconsin's BadgerCare rolls under a Walker administration plan to cut more than a half-billion dollars from Medicaid. Shawn Johnson reports.

New ad campaign tries to reduce Milwaukee infant deaths

November 10, 2011 - 12:00am

A new advertising campaign will try to reduce infant mortality in Milwaukee.
Chuck Quirmbach reports that city officials say the whole state should be concerned about the deaths.

State Democrats hold hearings on proposed changes to BadgerCare

November 10, 2011 - 12:00am

Democratic state legislators are holding a series of ad hoc hearings on proposed changes in Wisconsin's BadgerCare health insurance program. At the first hearing in Madison yesterday some BadgerCare participants said the changes could cut them off from their only affordable health insurance option. Gilman Hasted reports.

Wisconsin legislature considers Medicaid cuts next week

November 4, 2011 - 12:00am

Next week the legislature's budget writing committee considers cost cutting measures to one of the state's most expensive programs: Medicaid. Some opposed to the higher premiums and other changes have an alternative they say can also lower health costs. Shamane Mills reports.

Neti Pot Instructions

November 1, 2011 - 7:55pm

You've heard Zorba mention a neti pot on the program quite often. Here is Zorba's step by step process to using your neti pot with a homemade solution. Happy cleansing!

Tom Rises (Or Hangs) To The Challenge!

November 1, 2011 - 2:00pm

One of our listeners called in with a question for Zorba about relieving back pain by hanging upside down on the monkey bars at his local park.

Zorba told him that, if done safely, it could be an effective way to decompress pressure on his back. He also advised him...

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Federal lunch rules will affect Wisconsin schools

Seven doctors disciplined for writing sick notes during Madison demonstrations

UW think tank suggests new kidney donation model

Spicy Black Bean Soup

65,000 people to be cut from BadgerCare under Walker plan

New ad campaign tries to reduce Milwaukee infant deaths

State Democrats hold hearings on proposed changes to BadgerCare

Wisconsin legislature considers Medicaid cuts next week

Neti Pot Instructions

Tom Rises (Or Hangs) To The Challenge!

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