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    Wisconsinite wins Minor League Executive of the Year, Getting adults active in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024


    Green Bay native, Rob Zerjav is the 2023 Minor League Executive of the Year. We examine the past, present and future of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Then, we hear why adults should consider playing a recreational sport in the new year.

    Wisconsin redistricting enters new phase, Prescribing produce for treatment of disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024


    What happens next, now that Wisconsin's Republican-drawn legislative maps were ruled unconstitutional? A Marquette University Law School research fellow guides us. Then, the director of the Food is Medicine Institute argues that doctors should prescribe fruits and vegetables to treat diseases.

    Who knows where the time goes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024


    Time guides every aspect of human life, including when to work, study, eat, sleep and play. As we flip the calendar on a new year, we talk with the producers of a new podcast about humans' relationship with time, how to make the most of time and why there is never enough.

    Investigation finds LVAD device may be failing patients, New poll surveys Wisconsin gun owners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024


    An investigation by KFF Health News finds a Wisconsin farmer, among others, may have died a premature death due to an FDA-approved medical device for people facing heart failure. We hear from the reporter. Then, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel team surveys Wisconsin gun owners to find why they own firearms.

    New Mayo Clinic study shows economic cost of menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024


    More than 1 million people experience menopause each year and according to a r ecent Mayo Clinic study the experience costs women an estimated $1.8 billion in lost working time annually. We speak with a certified menopause practitioner about symptoms, myths and medications.

    Guide to homemade cleaning products

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024


    How often do you clean your home? Since the pandemic began, cleaning habits have shifted and now inflation is causing prices of household cleaners to rise. As money-saving strategies evolve, we talk about homemade cleaning products and their effectiveness.

    Are the humanities in decline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024


    For more than a decade, the number of college students graduating in the humanities has been declining and some fear job prospects are disappearing in these fields. We talk with Marquette University educators and a recent graduate about why the humanities matter and how they can be relevant.

    'Breakfast Cereal: A Global History'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024


    What are the origins of breakfast cereal? A new book says the story began 10,000 years ago. The author joins the show to describe the evolution of cereal throughout history.

    Biophilic design: Bringing nature to the interior

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023


    Exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits including improved attention, lower stress and better mood. But what if homes and offices could evoke the feeling of being outdoors? The environmental design is called biophilic, and we speak with a consultant on how to bring the outside in.

    New book examines addiction and trauma recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023


    We explore one woman's journey through recovery, finding faith and healing. Caroline Beidler is the former director of Wisconsin Voices for Recovery and author of “Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery.”

    Building relationships with the Mississippi River

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023


    The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America with the basin expanding to more than 30 states and 1 million square miles. However, a University of Missouri survey finds most people feel disconnected from it. We speak with an advocate about building relationships with the Mississippi.

    Folk singer under scrutiny over claiming Indigenous ancestry, Ice Age Trail is now a national park

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023


    A CBC news investigation questions the accuracy of Oscar-winning folk artist Buffy Sainte-Marie claiming Indigenous ancestry. We discuss the report with a Canadian attorney. Later, the leader of a Wisconsin nonprofit explains the significance of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail becoming a national park.

    Rural fire chief and police chief discuss challenges facing first responders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023


    Budgets and response times are a few of the challenges facing rural police and fire departments in Wisconsin. We talk with Galesville's fire chief and Cadott's police chief about their agencies' needs.

    Improving financial literacy in Wisconsin high schools, Learning about a Madison roastery's award-winning coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023


    A financial educator tells us about a new law that will require Wisconsin high school students to finish a financial literacy course before graduation. Later, the founders of a Madison-based coffee roastery react to a leading coffee magazine naming one of their roasts as the top coffee of the year.

    Product reviews for your Wisconsin hygge by a staff writer at Wirecutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023


    A former Wisconsinite now works as a staff writer with Wirecutter for the New York Times. She shares Wisconsin-centric, Wirecutter-reccomended products to keep you warm and cozy this winter.

    Takeaways from UN climate summit, Expansion of Wisconsin's safe haven law

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023


    A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor attending COP28 outlines takeaways from the annual United Nations' climate summit. Then, Wisconsin joins over a dozen states allowing "baby box" devices at emergency facilities. We speak with an advocate about safely surrendering newborns.

    The year in video games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023


    Last week, the Game Awards selected “Baldur's Gate 3” as its Game of the Year for 2023. We talk with University of Wisconsin-Stout's computer science director for a review of this year's top video games and the gaming industry.

    State Capitol Report: Capitol upkeep, State Sen. Felzkowski's legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023


    The person responsible for maintaining the Capitol's decorative paint, plaster, tile and furniture explains what the job is like and what they've learned about the building. Then state Sen. Mary Felzkowski details proposals related to hunting, First Nations and child care.

    How to reduce deaths involving pregnancy, Meet a turntable manufacturer in Delavan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023


    First, a member of the Wisconsin Maternal Mortality Review Team established by the state health department details how pregnant Wisconsinites are dying and what should be done to prevent these deaths. Later, a company in Delavan making high-end turntables shares how they make their record players.

    Aspiring scientists examine antibiotic resistance, US Rep. Glenn Grothman discusses foreign and domestic policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023


    College students from across the globe – and in Wisconsin – highlight research to combat the global public health crisis of antibiotic resistance. We head to Green Bay. Then, U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin talks about priorities in foreign affairs, immigration and agriculture.

    New report shows credit card companies charged users $130 billion last year

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023


    Credit card issuers charged more than $130 billion in interest and fees last year, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. A researcher explains newer trends in credit cards. Later, a senior writer for NerdWallet gives advice on how to best use credit cards.

    New state geologist puts value on natural resource data, Latest economic development in northern Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023


    Wisconsin's new State Geologist explains how environmental data is put to use by various state agencies. Then we talk with two economic development leaders about what's happening in northern Wisconsin.

    What happens with our bodies when we're asleep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023


    People spend a third of their lives sleeping , much of it dominated by REM sleep when many dreams occur. All land animals — even spiders — have been documented to experience REM sleep. We talk with a leading authority on sleep to find out what is happening in our bodies during REM sleep.

    Insects as food, Latest action on bills in state Legislature

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023


    We talk to two proponents of insect consumption as a sustainable source of nutrition. Then, WPR's state Capitol reporter reviews the latest news in state politics.

    ‘Clyde's' a comedic play about formerly incarcerated diner staff, Indie musician Dessa touring

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023


    The play “Clyde's” is about formerly incarcerated staff at a truckstop diner. We talk about the collaboration between a Madison theater company and a nonprofit helping people in the criminal justice system. Then, indie musician Dessa joins us to talk about her new album and Wisconsin ties.

    Employment barriers for homeless, K-12 education updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023


    First, a La Crosse-based nonprofit leader discusses efforts and challenges homeless people face when looking for jobs. Then, Wisconsin Public Radio's education reporter reviews the latest on state K-12 education.

    Heads of Wisconsin's Republican and Democratic Parties talk 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023


    It's less than a year until the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Wisconsin is expected to be a pivotal state next November. We speak with the chairs of Wisconsin's Democratic and Republican party to learn more about their strategy heading into an election year.

    What should we talk about next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023


    We revisit conversations from WPR's "The Morning Show" and invite listeners to share their ideas for future programs.

    Coolest boots made in Wisconsin, How buttons and switches changed life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023


    Thorogood boots was a finalist in this year's “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” competition. We talk with the company's president. Then, a Milwaukee professor discusses his new book about the effects of buttons and switches on the human psyche.

    Pianist recovers from a stroke, UW nurses' union submits state safety violation forms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023


    Continuing to play the piano helped Haskell Small recover from a stroke in 2021. He talks with us in advance of a Milwaukee performance. Then, we hear from members of the UW Health nurses' union about the latest in their labor dispute with hospital administrators.

    Sheboygan Area Veterans Treatment Court offers vets a second chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023


    One-third of U.S. military veterans report being arrested at least once in their lives , compared to one-fifth of the general population. We learn how the Sheboygan Area Veterans Treatment Court offers vets a way to get their lives back on track.

    Wisconsin researchers explore dinosaur fossils, Miss America talks 'Barbenheimer'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023


    UW-Oshkosh geology researchers are visiting Utah's Jurassic National Monument, which is known for its abundance of dinosaur fossils. We explore their excavations. Then, Miss America and Wisconsinite Grace Stanke discusses the combined box office blockbusters “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

    What Wisconsin's 'Trans Handy Ma'am' wants every college student to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023


    As move-in day approaches at universities across the state, Wisconsin's TikTok star and maintenance technician Mercury Stardust explains how to make shared living spaces comfortable, functional and safe.

    Smithsonian mineralogist retiring to Wisconsin, Air samples measure pollution in Kenosha County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023


    The Hope Diamond is one of the most iconic gems in the world. The Smithsonian caretaker is retiring to Wisconsin. Plus, along the shores of Lake Michigan in Kenosha County, researchers are taking air samples to determine sources of local pollution. We learn more.

    How journalists use AI and news consumers should understand it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023


    Despite concerns about its reliability and factual accuracy, generative artificial intelligence is being tasked by some media organizations with writing news stories. A British journalism professor joins us to explain how newsrooms can utilize the technology to create better journalism.

    Spongy moths invade, Wild rice struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023


    We look at how invasive spongy moths might alter Wisconsin's forests. Then we explore how climate change is damaging wild rice harvests in Spur Lake and how ecologists and First Nations are trying to restore the plants.

    Summer series highlights conservation events around the state

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023


    Throughout Wisconsin's summer, nonprofits participate in Land Trust Day events to highlight community-led conservation. We speak with two advocates for land trusts about activities that address land and species preservation.

    Incarcerated people gain access to education grants, Child vaccination rates decline in Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023


    We discuss new federal student aid to help incarcerated people pay for higher education. Then, as childhood vaccination rates decline in Wisconsin, we learn the barriers that keep children from getting immunized against preventable diseases.

    Milwaukee doctor now leading American Medical Association, New guidance on using Body Mass Index

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023


    The American Medical Association inducted Milwaukee's own Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld as the organization's new president this month. He speaks about pressing issues facing health care. Later, a renowned obesity doctor discusses the association's new views on using the Body Mass Index.

    State Capitol Report: Leader of LGBTQ+ caucus, Regulation of large animal farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023


    A leader of the Legislature's LGBTQ+ caucus discusses two Republican bills that would ban transgender athletes from participating in sports consistent with their gender identities. Then, we talk with a representative from Clean Wisconsin about how animal farms are regulated and what's at stake in a new lawsuit.

    Wisconsin's electric vehicle roadmap, School district welcomes new electric school bus fleet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023


    A Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation report says there is a need to understand how transitioning to electric vehicles will affect the state's auto sector. The CEO explains the plan to map the EV ecosystem. Then, the Palmyra Eagle School District explains its transition to electric buses.

    Comparing Wisconsin's Parmesan to Italy's, Wisconsin attorney general talks scammers, fake electors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023


    We're joined by a writer and a master cheesemaker to explore how Wisconsin's parmesan compares to brands from Italy. Later, Attorney General Josh Kaul delves into efforts to stop scam calls and reacts to Michigan's push to prosecute fake electors from the 2020 election.

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