Wisconsin Life celebrates the people, places, history and culture of the state. Come with us as we kayak the Mississippi River, interview musicians in Milwaukee, and bake pasties in Rhinelander. We connect you with diverse people and ideas through short stories updated twice a week.
"Newsmakers" is a weekly news and current affairs talk show produced by WPR's La Crosse News Bureau. Interviews on the program explore politics, education, the environment and other regional issues relevant to southwest Wisconsin and adjacent portions of Minnesota and Iowa. The program airs Fridays at 10 a.m. on The Ideas Network 90.3 La Crosse, with repeat broadcast Fridays at 7 p.m. on NPR News & Music 88.9 La Crosse.
Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests. This program is heard every Friday at 11 a.m. and rebroadcast on Saturday at 6 a.m. on WPR's Ideas Network stations.
Every weekday morning from 7 until 9 on The Ideas Network stations, listeners can hear "The Morning Show," where we talk with a wide variety of guests about issues that matter — from politics to popular culture.
Hosts Norman Gilliland and Emily Auerbach invite distinguished faculty guests from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to discuss topics in music, art, writing, theater, science, education, and history. "University Of The Air" can be heard on Sundays at 4 p.m. on the Ideas Network.
"Spectrum West" is a weekly program exploring the music, arts, and humanities in western Wisconsin. Hosted by Al Ross, it's heard weekly on Thursdays from 10 a.m. on 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW-FM/ River Falls with a livestream at www.wrfw887.com . A repeat broadcast happens at 7 p.m. Fridays on 89.7 WUEC-FM/ Eau Claire and 90.7 WVSS-FM/ Menomonie. The show can also be heard live online at www.wrfw887.com .
"Central Time" takes a unique approach to cover a mix of topics, finding the latest news, cultural trends, and exploring ideas -- big and small -- finding the best guests to discuss these thought-provoking topics. Listen on the Ideas Network from 3 to 6 p.m.
"Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the north-central Wisconsin area, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. It can be heard Fridays at 10 a.m. on 930 WLBL-AM Auburndale/Stevens Point, 91.9 WLBL-FM and 101.3 W267BB-FM Wausau, 99.1 W256CZ-FM Stevens Point, 100.9 W265DC-FM Marshfield, 90.3 WHBM-FM Park Falls, 89.9 WHSF-FM Rhinelander/Eagle River, and 89.1 WHAA-FM Adams/Wisconsin Rapids. It is also repeated Fridays at 7 p ...
"BETA" features playful and provocative profiles of the people and works changing our world through arts, pop culture and technology. The program is hosted by Doug Gordon and airs Saturdays at 9 a.m. on the NPR News & Classical Network and 11 a.m. on The Ideas Network.
'The West Side' is currently on hiatus. Central Wisconsin regional program 'Route 51' has expanded its focus to include western Wisconsin. "Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the central and western Wisconsin areas, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. Topics include proposed legislation, sustainability, health care, economics, agriculture, and the justice system.'Route 51' airs on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 88.3/Menomoni ...
Each week, Dr. Zorba Paster and co-host Tom Clark provide listeners with health and fitness tips to live a full and healthy life. The down-to-earth, personal style makes this call-in show as entertaining as it is informative. "Zorba Paster On Your Health" can be heard Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the Ideas Network.
To The Best Of Our Knowledge is a nationally-syndicated, Peabody award-winning public radio show that dives headlong into the deeper end of ideas. We have conversations with novelists and poets, scientists and software engineers, journalists and historians, filmmakers and philosophers, artists and activists — people with big ideas and a passion to share them. For more from the TTBOOK team, visit us at ttbook.org.
Prosecutors are the most powerful people in the American criminal justice system. "Open and Shut" is a narrative, seven-part investigative series following two district attorneys in Wisconsin's Fox Valley and their impact on victims, the accused and the justice system.
Host Norman Gilliland provides listeners with a wide variety of classical music, presents a story from " Grace Notes ," and holds the popular "Midday Quiz." Musicians traveling through Wisconsin often stop by the studio for live performances, discussions about their most recent works, and upcoming shows. "The Midday" can be heard weekdays on the NPR News and Classical Music Network and on WPR's All Classical Network from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Grace Notes" air around 11:30 a.m. while interviews ...
What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.
Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on The Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests. Producers Jill Nadeau and Clara Neupert seek out knowledgeable guests who give you accurate advice on a range of topics impacting your life and community. And you're always welcome to be part of the conversation as Meiller helps you get your questions answered. Also tune in to an encore broadca ...
In 2010, Wisconsin got a federal grant to build a high-speed rail line between Madison and Milwaukee. Derailed is the story of how the rail project came together, how it fell apart and how Wisconsin changed along the way.
"WPR Politics" is a weekly podcast about the ins and outs of Wisconsin's political news. Host John K. Wilson and WPR reporters clue listeners into stories they may have missed and tell them what's actually interesting about stories they've already heard a thousand times.
Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you the "Q&A" podcast.
"WPR Reports" features in-depth investigations from Wisconsin Public Radio's award-winning news team. The current season, "Mapped Out," is a six-part series debuting in September 2021 that will give the lowdown on how redistricting has shaped the balance of political power in Wisconsin and let listeners know what the next set of maps could mean.
Simply Folk has aired over one hundred interviews and studio performances from both long-time and up-and-coming folk musicians. We're happy to create this separate website and podcast of these recordings.
Great writers are great readers. And they have amazing stories to tell. Not just about the books they write, but about the books they read. Anne Strainchamps and the producers behind “To the Best of Our Knowledge” have been asking authors for years to tell a story about that one book that left a mark. A book they can’t forget. A book that changed everything. Now they’re sharing these stories with you, delivered in a weekly micro-podcast. New bite-sized episodes every Friday. Learn more at tt ...
Beats Me answers your questions about how education, the environment, race and innovation impacts life in southeastern Wisconsin.
There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM's Marti Mikkelson and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross each week as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.
On the second Tuesday of every month, we hear from our contributors in the field. Susan Knight and Gretchen Gerrish both work for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Limnology at Trout Lake Station. Scott Bowe is the Director of Kemp Natural Resources Station.
Available for free and hosted by best-selling author Michael Perry, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage.
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective
From pretzels in the news, to pretzels throughout history, to pretzels in pop culture, the Pretzel Podcast is, well, a podcast about pretzels. Hosts Michelle Maternowski and Mitch Teich place the unheralded salty snack front and center.The Pretzel Podcast features interviews, special guests, pretzel taste tests, and surprising insights into the snack food you know and love.
Local features from the Northwoods of Wisconsin. As reported by WXPR 91.7. Catch the entire archive in addition to daily news stories at https://www.wxpr.org/topic/local-features.
The Extra is WXPR’s daily news podcast. Get the news you need to stay informed about your local community – all in six minutes or less. Available weekdays by 1 p.m., with hosts Erin Gottsacker and Katie Thoresen. Subscribe, listen and support local public radio.
The Drew Mariani Show™ tackles the hottest news and issues of the day through the lens of our Catholic Faith. Host Drew Mariani keeps listeners up-to-date with news from the Church and around the world, and prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy LIVE every weekday
The worlds most dangerous podcast on the land. Hosted by your Pastor Michael Smith and co hosted by your Brotha Lamick Isreal. Come support, follow, and share. Cash app is $Lamick23 all donations go to bringing more podcast episodes to you.
This daily discussion of local and national issues focuses on original ideas and creative solutions. In addition to covering the news of the day, Fresh Take dives deeper on complex issues and brings you all sides of the debate.
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The Markets with Peter Grandich / Low Birth Rates
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Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 5-20-22 Peter Grandich shares his wisdom on the current economic trends Dr. Steve Mosher explains what the Pope has called a "social emergency" -- low birth ratesBy Relevant Radio
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Chaplet / Archbishop Cordileone Bans Pelosi from Communion
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Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 5-20-22 JD Flynn from the Pillar Catholic highlights the breaking news that Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone flexes his pastoral muscles -- that after many private attempts to correct Nancy Pelosi -- he has banned her from receiving the Eucharist due to her support of abortion…
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WHO Seeking to Supersede National Authority?
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Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 5-20-22 Jim Cavnar brings some updates on relief efforts in Ukraine Rep. Chris Smith discusses how the World Health Organization could take away some of the United States' sovereigntyBy Relevant Radio
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspectiveBy BBC Radio 4
A cookbook author and food show host brings us tips and recipes for cookouts this Memorial Day and beyond. Then, we talk to a reporter and a columnist about the impact of women's U.S. soccer players getting equal pay as the men.
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Attorney General Garland unveils anti-hate crime initiatives
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Today's program looks at Justice Dept steps to combat hate crimes, President Biden's speech at a computer chip plant in South Korea and Ukrainian President Zelensky calling Russia's war in Donbas "hell." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
We talk to a reporter and a columnist about the impact of women's U.S. soccer players getting equal pay as the men. Then, a journalist joins us to share the results of a federal report that revealed abuse at Native American boarding schools.
A journalist joins us to share the results of a federal report that revealed abuse at Native American boarding schools. Then, a cookbook author and food show host brings us tips and recipes for cookouts this Memorial Day and beyond.
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Court rules on concealed carry, Marshfield Clinic expands, and WinMan Trails launches Phase II
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Local News for Friday, May 20, 2022.By Katie Thoresen
June is National Pollinator Month. To celebrate we talk about what you can do in your garden to create more and better habitat for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Shereen Siewert welcomes two retired Marathon County Sheriff’s Department investigators for a discussion on police detective work, from missing persons to homicides and other crimes.
Shereen Siewert welcomes two retired Marathon County Sheriff’s Department investigators for a discussion on police detective work, from missing persons to homicides and other crimes.
The saying goes addiction is a family disease because the impact of addiction extends beyond a single person. We talk with a counselor who specializes in addiction and family conflict about how to support the people who become entrenched in a disease, they may not have themselves.By Wisconsin Public Radio
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Catching up with one of this year's Wisconsin Teachers of the Year, The business of stadium business districts
First, we talk with one winner of this year's class of Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. Then, we speak with a panel of experts about what goes into designing the business districts around major stadiums.By Wisconsin Public Radio
Tens of thousands of people turn to fertility clinics every year in the US to help them grow their families. For many of those hopeful parents, the process can be an emotional rollercoaster and expensive. Alexandra Maier of Milwaukee is one mother who tried in vitro fertilization and other methods when she was trying to get pregnant. And then…the p…
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U.S. House passes anti-gas price gouging bill
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House bill to prosecute gas price gouging, FDA Commissioner on alleviating infant formula shortage, Senate passes $40B Ukraine aid and President Biden hosts leaders of Finland and Sweden on NATO expansion. Interview with Washington Post's Tyler Pager on President's trip to Asia (40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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COVID and other ailments/Public Schools Down, Catholic Schools Up
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Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show 5-19-2022. Drew starts with his daily news roundup and then Dr. Robert Tiballi discusses COVID and other viruses that may be going around. Later, Dr. Theresa Farnan talks about the decline in public school enrollment and the increase in Catholic School enrollment.By Relevant Radio
Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show 5-19-2022 Anthony Watts discusses the possibility of rolling blackouts and why that may happen. Then Bruce Lachenauer joins Drew to talk about the curentl Labor market and why there are so many openings.By Relevant Radio
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspectiveBy BBC Radio 4
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Chaplet of Divine Mercy/Pro-Life Laws Across the Country
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Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show 5-19-2022 Chaplet of Divine Mercy/Drew is joined on the air with Clarke Forsythe as they discuss the success of pro-life legislation across the United States in light of the possible reversal of Roe v. WadeBy Relevant Radio
A political science professor helps us check in on the latest surrounding the war in Ukraine including more potential aid from the U.S. and potential expansion of NATO. Then, a business diversity advocate and a historian join us to share the racist history of so-called 'sundown towns' in Wisconsin.
A diversity advocate and a historian join us to share the racist history of so-called 'sundown towns' in Wisconsin. Then, we learn more about some states efforts to expand access to abortions, anticipating a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade.
We learn more about some states efforts to expand access to abortions, anticipating a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade. Then, a political science professor helps us check in on the latest surrounding the war in Ukraine including more potential aid from the U.S. and potential expansion of NATO.
Spring bird migration continues through May. We talk about how birds have been affected by unusual spring weather and what you can do in your backyard to help them on their journey.
Al Ross talks to Lucas Chase, executive director of The Mabel Tainter theater in Menomonie, about their second annual Mabel’s Community Celebration. The event takes place on May 21, with refreshments and performances, including Chris Kroeze and his band.
Scientists, activists, companies and governments have fought for decades over whether the chemical DDT is good or bad. We talk with the author of a new book about what that struggle can teach us about today’s scientific battles, and how often the fights are happening in secret.By Wisconsin Public Radio
We hear from a soil scientist about efforts to slow erosion on farm land. Then, we talk with the city manager of Oshkosh about employment issues there.By Wisconsin Public Radio
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House debates bill to counter domestic terrorism
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Today's program looks at the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act in the House following the mass shooting in Buffalo, NY, DHS Misinformation Governance Board on pause and Finland & Sweden apply for NATO membership. Interview with Politico's David Siders on Tuesday's election primaries (15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 5-18-22 Jeff Gardner tells the story of growing up Mormon, becoming a militant atheist, and then discovering the Truth of Christianity Ben Ruf dives into what happened on the stock market today, and what this bodes for the futureBy Relevant Radio
Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 5-18-22 Father Rocky joins Drew to tell us about his book, "Memorare Moment" and to share some stories about the efficacy of this prayer!By Relevant Radio
Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 5-18-22 Father Nicholas Federspiel sheds light on becoming a Saint during blasphemous timesBy Relevant Radio
We hear about the causes and effects of the baby formula shortage and get practical advice for parents. Then, a reporter joins us to look at the impact of the technology industry falling in the stock market. Later, we learn more about the attempted takeover of the Wisconsin retailer Kohl's.
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.By BBC Radio 4
A reporter joins us to look at the impact of the technology industry falling in the stock market. Then, we learn more about the attempted takeover of the Wisconsin retailer Kohl's. Later, we talk to the author of the new book suggesting ways to improve our economic system to be less dependent on the actions of the Federal Reserve.…
Many kinds of insects emerge in the spring, some are beneficial - some aren’t. We talk with an entomologist about ants, bees, caterpillars and ticks.
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Road construction, Weinbrenner Shoes expands, and grants for Nicolet College
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has several major projects underway in the Northwoods, including on Highway 51 in Lincoln County. Weinbrenner Shoe Company has expanded its facilities in Merrill. And Nicolet College was recently awarded nearly one million dollars in grants from the Wisconsin Technical College System.…
A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that the number of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder jumped by 123 percent between 2007 and 2016. A psychiatrist who specializes in adult ADHD talks about this increase, the diagnosis process and treatment.By Wisconsin Public Radio
We talk about the first photograph of a black hole, taken this month. After that, we hear how food delivery apps affect the restaurant industry. Plus, we look at how some communities are taking a different approach to getting food from a restaurant to a hungry customer.By Wisconsin Public Radio
As Outagamie County district attorney, Biskupic let potential defendants buy their way out of trouble. As a judge, he offered deals that fell in a 'gray area' of the law.By Wisconsin Watch and Wisconsin Public Radio
Morel mushrooms are a coveted treat in Wisconsin every spring. But the right conditions for finding them can be as finicky and moody as the state’s spring time weather. Yet the result is well worth the effort. Writer Mark Griffin takes you on a journey to find that elusive morel mushroom.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 5-17-22 Phil Flynn tells us about the price of gas and the current diesel shortageBy Relevant Radio
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President Biden in Buffalo, denounces White supremacy after mass shooting
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Today's program looks at President Biden's calling white supremacy a "poison" to America after the Buffalo, NY mass shooting, House Democrats' bills to ease the infant formula shortage and a House committee hearing on UFO's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 5-17-22 Father Paul Desmarais and Drew explore the effects of McDonald's running a campaign to give away free food to people who sign up with a TikTok Tarot readerBy Relevant Radio