Listeners share music’s place in their life, Walking and rural walkability

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We hear from listeners about the role of music in their day-to-day. Then we talk about some of the unique benefits from specific types of walking with the author of a new book on the activity. And a Marquette researcher tells us why a lot of rural Wisconsin towns are more walkable than suburbs.

Featured in this Show

  • How does music fit into your life?

    Music can help us relax, motivate us to get things done, and a lot more. We hear how music fits into your everyday life. When do you listen to it? What’s your favorite type of music for different tasks? Do you play music on a regular basis? What does it do for you?

    Let us know by commenting here, emailing centraltime@wpr.org, or tweeting us @centraltimewpr.

  • Walking's surprising benefits, and walking in rural Wisconsin

    We learn some different ways to think about the activity — and benefits — of walking. Then a researcher shares the results of data he analyzed looking at the walkability of rural Wisconsin towns.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Annabel Streets Guest
  • John D. Johnson Guest

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