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What goosebumps, tears and grief can teach us about being awestruck

March 18, 2023 - 7:00am

Psychologist Dacher Keltner tells "TTBOOK" that awe is a unique experience, distinct from all other emotions, and it can make us feel better in a lot of ways.

A sense of wonder through the eyes — and ears — of a child

March 18, 2023 - 6:55am

Lulu Miller's latest project is a "Radiolab" podcast series for children: "Terrestrials." She explains for "TTBOOK" how nature and child-like sensibility can help adults rediscover a sense of wonder.

Wisconsin legislators want to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 1 year

March 17, 2023 - 5:10am

Wisconsin could extend Medicaid coverage for postnatal mothers for up to a year, should a new bill in the state Legislature pass.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to join WPR’s 'The Morning Show' for live interviews

March 16, 2023 - 5:45am

Voters will also have a chance to hear from them next week on WPR's "The Morning Show."

With savings from the pandemic, more Wisconsinites say they plan to travel in 2023

March 15, 2023 - 5:00pm

AAA survey found 83 percent of Wisconsinites said they plan to travel this year, even though inflation continues to impact prices across the economy.

Republicans propose exceptions to 1849 abortion ban

March 15, 2023 - 2:35pm

Republican lawmakers unveiled legislation that would add exceptions to the state's pre-Civil War abortion ban for some pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. But almost immediately, the plan's prospects of becoming law appeared doubtful.

Wisconsin prison opens assisted living unit for incarcerated people who need advanced care

March 15, 2023 - 6:50am

The number of Wisconsin prisoners over age 60 has more than doubled since 2010, fueling demand for advanced medical care.

How 3 Wisconsin groups are aiming to improve mental health with taxpayer dollars

March 14, 2023 - 1:00pm

As Democratic Gov. Tony Evers urges the Republican-controlled Legislature to allocate $500 million for mental health services, his administration is taking its own, smaller steps by awarding federal aid across the state.

EPA proposes limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

March 14, 2023 - 9:35am

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday released proposed limits for harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest levels they can be measured, saying it will save thousands of lives and drastically reduce PFAS-related illnesses.

Milwaukee County will place vending machines filled with free Narcan, fentanyl test strips throughout community

March 13, 2023 - 4:45pm

Officials are hoping the release of $11 million from lawsuit settlement funds will help slow down the number of overdoses in Milwaukee County.

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What goosebumps, tears and grief can teach us about being awestruck

A sense of wonder through the eyes — and ears — of a child

Wisconsin legislators want to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 1 year

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to join WPR’s 'The Morning Show' for live interviews

With savings from the pandemic, more Wisconsinites say they plan to travel in 2023

Republicans propose exceptions to 1849 abortion ban

Wisconsin prison opens assisted living unit for incarcerated people who need advanced care

How 3 Wisconsin groups are aiming to improve mental health with taxpayer dollars

EPA proposes limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Milwaukee County will place vending machines filled with free Narcan, fentanyl test strips throughout community

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