Evaluating advice, Wisconsin trains

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A reporter shares her work talking to people about advice and how to evaluate it. Then, a museum curator takes us through the history of railroads in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • Should you really take that advice?

    Advice is everywhere, but it’s not all good. We talk about how to tell if the advice you’re getting — whether it’s from your therapist or your mother — is good, or should be ignored.

  • WHYsconsin: History of railroads, beginning of Rails-To-Trails

    A museum curator and a director with Rails-To-Trails help answer two WHYsconsin questions about the history of railroads in Wisconsin and the creation of Rails-To-Trails within the state.

    This segment was inspired by audience questions as part of the WHYsconsin project. Submit your question at wpr.org/WHYsconsin and we might answer it in a future story.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Allie Volpe Guest
  • Eric Oberg Guest
  • Daniel Liedtke Guest

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