Friday, August 23, 2019, 6:30am
In the system of checks and balances, the third branch is key. Made up of the supreme, appellate, circuit and municipal courts — the judicial branch — interprets the laws. But how are those interpreters, or justices, put on the bench?
Friday, June 14, 2019, 5:00am
Zander, a fourth grader at Mineral Point Elementary School asked WHYsconsin to decipher the many symbols and elements on the Wisconsin state flag.
Thursday, May 23, 2019, 6:00am
With 1,906 votes cast, you told WHYsconsin what you think are the five best Wisconsin beer labels.
Monday, May 20, 2019, 6:00am
Wisconsin Public Radio's series "High Tolerance" is examining Wisconsin's complicated relationship with alcohol. But it's impossible to cover all of issues on our own.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 11:00am
In the spirit of life-long learning, we’re teaming up with WHYsconsin and going back to school for a live broadcast from Mineral Point Elementary School to explore the history of Wisconsin. We’ll learn all about the people, places and events that shaped Wisconsin’s past, and made it the great state it is today.
Friday, May 10, 2019, 6:00am
Have you ever wondered how Wisconsin got its name? So did Josie Dunn, a fourth grader in Mineral Point. Her question came to WHYsconsin among a flurry of questions from her classmates about the state.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 10:45am
WHYsconsin asked you to tell us your favorite Wisconsin beer label. Now the team wants you to select from this list to name the Top 5!
Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 1:40pm
WHYsconsin wants to know what your favorite Wisconsin beer labels are.
Friday, March 29, 2019, 6:00am
Imagine. It’s the holidays and to quiet your pre-dinner hunger, someone hands you a slice of rye bread topped with a thick spread of fresh raw beef, chopped onion and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 5:55am
What's the story behind the electronic signs you see on Wisconsin highways? Who writes the witty sayings about how to stay safe on the road? WHYsconsin has the answer.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 5:00am
Why is the badger Wisconsin's state animal? Turns out it has more to do with the state's early mining history than the cute but ferocious mammal.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 4:30am
Is there a song that represents or unifies Wisconsin’s diverse music fans? What song says 'Good ole Wisconsin'?
Friday, December 14, 2018, 6:00am
Many Wisconsin students grew up watching "Storylords" in the 1980s and 1990s. The sci-fi adventure show was created for second- third- and fourth-grade students to reinforce reading lessons.
