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A few years ago, John Haffner was digging in his White River Junction backyard when his shovel hit a glass bottle buried underground. Then he found another, and another — all with words like “remedy,” “tonic” and “quick cure” embossed on them. John wants to know why there are so many of these old bottles around and, more importantly, what was in them? Local historian and independent reporter Kelby Greene is on the case, unraveling the snake oil sensation that swept the Green Mountain State. You can find the web version of this story here.Reporting for this story was supported by a grant from Vermont Humanities, in partnership with the Vermont 250 Commission and JAM, Junction Arts and Media. For more, check out the podcast series Roadside Vermont.This episode was reported by Kelby Greene and produced by Josh Crane. Editing and additional production from the rest of the BLS team: Sabine Poux and Burgess Brown. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Catherine Hurley, Shirley Duso and Creighton Hall.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi on Instagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.

Hear a Francophile's recommendations for some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in Paris. Then vicariously experience a winter solstice ritual from inside an ancient tomb in Ireland, and warm up to the custom that's central to life in Finland: the sauna. Plus, kick off the Christmas season with local holiday traditions from Tallinn, Rome, and Venice. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Brady Street is one of Milwaukee's most dangerous streets for traffic injuries and fatalities. City of Milwaukee Engineer Kevin Muhs shares how the city aims to change that.

With the recent federal government shutdown, many Milwaukeeans were wondering about the future of their FoodShare benefits. A group of women started pairing people in need with people who could help.

“Black Nativity” is Langston Hughes' musical adaptation of the Nativity story. The production returns to the Milwaukee stage for its 10th year.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is about to settle a lawsuit in a PFAS contamination case in northeastern Wisconsin. Affected residents wonder if the settlement will lead to PFAS-free drinking water.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is about to settle a lawsuit in a PFAS contamination case in northeastern Wisconsin. Affected residents wonder if the settlement will lead to PFAS-free drinking water.

Communities throughout the U.S. are grappling with an affordable housing crisis. Milwaukee officials hope a new affordable housing development will make a difference.

Communities throughout the U.S. are grappling with an affordable housing crisis. Milwaukee officials hope a new affordable housing development will make a difference.

2025 is wrapping up but the new year promises to be even bigger and better! Sydney with Jade Presents stopped by to chat about their year end shows, new concert announcements, updates and even share some breaking news! Check it out!

A Paris-based journalist lets us in on what happens behind closed doors at the city's grandest museum when it shuts to the public each Tuesday. And the last apprentice to be trained in the medieval techniques of masonry in Tuscany reveals how ancient secrets help to turn stone into masterpieces of art and architecture. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

This weekend will be the first matchup of the season between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. Hear how fans navigate the rivalry in their friendships, family and love.

Last summer, a Milwaukee teacher's aide was forced to self-deport to her native country of El Salvador. Now, she and her family are trying to create a new life.

Matthew Carlson and Fix It Forward have been long time supporters of this radio show and we are truly grateful. It was our honor to sit down with Matthew recently and catch up. 

The Midnight Cowgirls are back, with a new lineup, new music, new video, and a 2026 that looks to be even more exciting! We recently chatted with lead singer Blaise Dahl to get all the details! 

Question-asker Manny recently got out of prison. He wants to learn about his options for transitional housing — a place where he could stay sober while readjusting to life outside a prison cell. It turns out, those options look very different today than they would have even a few years ago.To see photos from our reporting, check out the web version of this story here. This episode was reported by Carly Berlin and produced by Burgess Brown. Editing and additional production from the rest of the BLS team: Sabine Poux and Josh Crane. Our intern is Camila Van Order González. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Phil Edfors, Liam Elder-Connors, April McCullum, Susan Pullium, Glenn Russell, Paul Dragon, Tiffany Rich, Brenna Bedard, Jeff Moreau, Mary Verner, Jess Kirby, Jim Curran, and all the residents of the Burlington Dismas House.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi onInstagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.

The longtime restaurant Beans & Barley on Milwaukee's east side will close at the end of January.

This episode was recorded on November 11th, 2025 at the People's Bank Theatre in Mariette, Ohio. The lineup includes Hannah Cohen, Lera Lynn, Boulevards, Amy Millan, and Oyo. https://bit.ly/445zyvT

Regular listeners to our afternoon programming will immediately recognize the voice of Terry Gross. She has been the host of Fresh Air for 50 years – well before it became a national staple. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Gross recently about her career, her style and the uniqueness of public radio. The post Terry Gross Talks With WVPB About Public Radio, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Milwaukee experienced a historic November snowfall. Here's what the Department of Public Works wants you to know about it, and what to do if you experience a delay in city services.

Wisconsin boasts about 400 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. But a dispute in the village of Shorewood brings up an age-old question: who has access to that shoreline?

Author Terry Tempest Williams describes the various "personalities" of a dozen US national parks and examines each one's contributions to the American character. Then historian Flannery Burke tells us how Arizona and New Mexico came to embody what we now think of as the Great Southwest. And travel writer Christopher Solomon enjoys getting dusty on a mountain-bike tour across southern Utah. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Tis' the season! Alisha with the 44 venue recently stopped by to chat about their upcoming Very Merry Market, and live music event! The venue is quickly staking their claim in the area with events like these. Check out our chat for the details

There's a new daycare opening soon. It incorporates health, wellness and faith! Check out our recent chat with Alison of Abundant Blessings Daycare

This month marks 25 years of Bullseye, a public radio show and podcast founded, hosted, and produced by Jesse Thorn. The show began as an offbeat college radio show at UC Santa Cruz, as a way for Thorn and his friends to hone their comedian sensibilities over the airwaves during their daily 7:30am slot. Today, it's a show where artists open up about how and why they pursue their art. And it goes out on NPR. Earlier this month, host Brooke Gladstone called Jesse up to ask him how his show survived every new iteration of podcasting, and how it all began. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Some housing experts and lawmakers think changing the capital gains tax on home sales would entice reluctant homeowners to sell, if they've been considering making the move.

The Wisconsin DNR says over 212,000 deer have been harvested so far this hunting season.

Learn about the history and impact of redlining on homeownership as part of WUWM's series, "Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership."

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was charged in federal court for allegedly helping an immigrant evade ICE as officers came to her courtroom to arrest him. She has a final pretrial hearing Nov. 26.

This episode was recorded on October 19th, 2025 at WVU's Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes SHADOWLANDS feat. John Raymond & S. Carey, TAE & The Neighborly, Ken Yates, Damn tall Buildings, Erin McKeown. https://bit.ly/3M4Zkdj

The land transfer marks the first known land transfer between a Catholic institution and a tribal nation.

When a typhoon hit Alaska, public radio station KYUK was on the air, broadcasting critical information about conditions, evacuations and search and rescue operations. An estimated 1600 people were displaced and many were saved  in the biggest airlift operation in state history“The work that we do in terms of public safety communication literally does save lives”, said Sage Smiley, KYUK's news director. KYUK is small, scrappy and bilingual. It broadcasts in English and Yugtun, the native language of an indigenous population that lives in villages along two massive rivers. The station airs NPR but also high school basketball games, local call-in talk shows, even a show hosted by the volunteer search and rescue team answering listeners' questions about ice conditions and safety. The station is a lifeline for this unique region.KYUK news covers an area the size of the state of Oregon, and after Congress passed the Rescission Act, it lost 70 percent of its operating budget. Republicans have targeted public media since its inception in the late 60's. But this is the first time it has successfully ended the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, wiping out more than a billion dollars in funding for public media. This week on Reveal we take listeners inside KYUK as it grapples with this new reality. Host Al Letson sits down with Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski about how the cuts are affecting her state. And, we take a trip to WQED in Pittsburgh for a look back at how Fred Rogers, the host of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, defended public television throughout its decades-long struggle to survive Washington politics. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/weekly Connect with us onBluesky, Facebook and Instagram Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Historian Colin Jones has managed to distill centuries of French history into just 250 pages, and he leads us through significant sights from the mighty nation's recent past. Then a veteran BBC correspondent recalls turbulent times in 1980s Afghanistan and the hotel that still stands as a symbol of the country's resilient people. And a photographer from Scotland's Hebrides describes his ongoing quest to capture the moods, light, and breathtaking beauty of his homeland. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

For Bubbler Talk, we hit the road to try to answer the question: why is Milwaukee missing so many street signs? And what can residents do about it?

The Wisconsin DNR is providing bottled water to more than 1,700 households because of PFAS contamination in their drinking water. One impacted community, the Town of Campbell, has come up with its own solution.

Rutland — or, “RutVegas” — gets a pretty bad rap outside the city's limits. But some of Rutland's most passionate cheerleaders say there's a side of the city people are missing.Thanks to Linda Mullin of Rutland for the great question. If you want to be part of a future BLS live voting round, join us in Jeffersonville on Dec. 3 at Lot 6 Brewing. Reserve your ticket and find more information here.Check out the web version of our story here. This episode was reported by Burgess Brown. Editing and additional production from the rest of the BLS team: Sabine Poux and me, Josh Crane. Our intern is Camila Van Order González. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions and Dead Street Dreamers.Special thanks to Nina Keck, Phil Edfors, Joey Palumbo, Hannah Davidson, Sam Lucci, Paul Gallo, Barbara Giffin, Tom Giffin, Tom Fagen and Jacob Houser.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi onInstagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network. 

This episode was recorded on October 12th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Craig Finn & The Band of Forgiveness, East Nash Grass, Deb Talan, Nicki Bluhm, and Two Runner. https://bit.ly/3XJq7hP

Memphis is a media oasis! The city has a vibrant, people-powered ecosystem of with a wealth of public radio stations. Go behind the scenes of two of the city's signature public stations with Jared "Jay B" Boyd (WYXR 91.7 FM - the host station for Meanwhile in Memphis) and Charles McLarty.(WKNO 91.1 FM) to learn what role they play in connecting the community through news, music, and future-focused missions. Resources mentioned in this episode include: WYXR WKNO The Daily Memphian Previous episodes on similar topics can be found here, here, here, and here NPR PBS Morning Edition All Things Considered Behind the Headlines KLOVE Donate to WKNO and donate to WYXR WYXR Raised by Sound Fest The University of Memphis Crosstown Concourse The Impact of the Federal Rescission on Public Media article from Corporation for Public Broadcasting Arthur on PBS Kids Learn more about "Hello, Mr. Chuck" here and here Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid article from NPR Timeline: The History of Public Broadcasting in the U.S. Educational Television Facilities Act of 1962 Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Milwaukee residents have been watching for increased ICE activity. ICE already operates a facility on the Milwaukee School of Engineering campus, and some students are calling for its removal.

When a baby is born, there's the option of a birth doula. Now, more people are seeking death doulas to help them prepare for the end of life with clarity and support.

While the longest federal government shutdown in history ended Nov. 12, its impact on vulnerable communities continues. An emergency Milwaukee community-wide food drive is continuing to respond to the increased need.

One of Rick's favorite Venice tour guides lets us in on changes afoot in Italy's city of dreams. Then the tireless Senior Nomads share lessons from a dozen years on the road as they unpack their suitcases and settle down for good. And a gastronomic guide invites us to dig into the best bites from across the continent. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

This episode was recorded on October 5th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Lilly Hiatt, Joachim Cooder, and Woodbine. https://bit.ly/4qXuRhh

Guidebook researcher Cameron Hewitt opens our eyes to the history, nature, and genuine welcome that await travelers venturing to the Slavic nations of central and eastern Europe. Then a tour guide from Switzerland explains what compels him to run with the bulls in Pamplona each summer, as he's done for five decades. And listeners chat with Rick about their latest European travel discoveries. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Leave your grocery store apples at home and join our search for this most unusual Vermont fruit.For photos from our journey, check out the web version of our story here. And if you want to read up on apples, here are three books that were helpful in our research: Apples of Uncommon Character by Rowan Jacobsen (2014) The Illustrated History of Apples in the US and Canada by Daniel J. Bussey (2017) The Apples of New York by Spencer Ambrose Beach (1905) Thanks to Ben St. James of Barnet for the great question.This episode was reported by Sabine Poux. Editing and additional production from Burgess Brown and Josh Crane. Our intern is Camila Van Order González. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Catherine Morrissey, John Bunker, Ryan Yoder, Erin Robinson, Dan Bussey and Paige Heaverly.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi onInstagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network. 

This week's broadcast of Mountain Stage is a Five Favorites edition featuring a collection of favorite sets from 2023, chosen by our host Kathy Mattea. This special episode includes performances by Jason Isbell, Catherine Russell, Karla Bonoff, The High Kings, and Jennifer Hartswick Band. https://bit.ly/3LokYcs

Hear how Gothic literature uses scary stories and the supernatural to explore human nature. Then learn about the origins and traditions of Mexico's annual celebration of departed loved ones. And get a New Orleans tour guide's take on the uniquely spiritual culture of her city as well as some of its most haunted sights. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

For the 200th episode of the show, we set ourselves a challenge: take on 20 listener questions in a single episode.We went back to the very beginning of our archive — combing through thousands of questions — and picked out some of our favorites that we've never answered before: about apple pie, nudity laws, haunted houses and Subarus. Laughter ensues.Find the web version of this story here.This episode was reported and edited by the BLS team: Josh Crane, Sabine Poux, Burgess Brown and Camila Van Order González. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; Other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Phil Edfors, Frank Alwine, Zoe McDonald, Catherine Hurley, Pete Hirschfeld, Thomas Mather, Judy Rosovsky, Steven Picazio, Pamela Cartier, Hazel Brewster, Brian Vaughan, Justine Curry and Arthur Ruben.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi on Instagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.

Learn about the societal roles and everyday lives of the women of Pompeii. Then get recommendations from a Greek tour guide for some islands that should be on your radar for your next visit. And take a walk on the Emerald Isle's weird side with a local collector of all things offbeat, outlandish, and delightfully Irish. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

This summer, Republicans clawed back over a billion dollars that had been pledged to public media. But it wasn't until this month that the corporation for public broadcasting – longtime distributor of that money – started to wind down operations, and those federal funds finally ran out. Now, many stations are weighing whether to spend their shrinking budgets on national programming from the likes of NPR, or to fund journalism on their local communities. We're affected, too. So begins a new reckoning to save not just individual stations, but the interconnected system that makes public radio so special.LaFontaine E. Oliver is  the president, CEO and executive chair of New York Public Radio. This week -- which is also WNYC pledge week -- he tells Brooke about how federal cuts are changing public media, and how our station is facing this critical moment. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.