Wisconsin Public Radio

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Wisconsin Public Radio consists of 32 affiliated stations with seven regional bureaus and is a joint service of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and University of Wisconsin - Extension.

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"BETA" features playful and provocative profiles of the people and works changing our world through arts, pop culture, and technology. Doug Gordon hosts the program.

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Join Peabody Award-winning producer Doug Gordon as he hosts playful and provocative conversations with the trailblazers changing our world through arts, culture, and technology.

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Maybe there’s something missing in your life you can’t quite explain. It might be that you need to re-discover your sense of wonder. Join PRX's To the Best of Our Knowledge for a one-hour special and we'll show you how.

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Have you ever wished there was a different way to read – or hear - the news? For generations, through wars and political upheaval, poets have been reporting what they observe in a genre called documentary poetry. Join PRX's To the Best of Our Knowledge for a one-hour special, as we talk with writers covering climate change, housing, and fireflies - in verse.

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What if we measured the success of our economy less in terms of profit and more in terms of care? What if we tracked gains and losses in the quality of our lives instead of in dollars? Going for Broke explores the reality of economic struggle in our time.

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Preview "Here on Earth," Wisconsin Public Radio's international talk program and podcast.

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You know what it feels like. But where does it come from? How do we make it? And are we really doomed? Join PRX's To the Best of Our Knowledge for a three episode journey in search of hope.

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From forest ecology to the human microbiome, emerging research suggests that being human is a complicated journey made possible only by the good graces of our many natural companions. Join PRX's To The Best Of Our Knowledge as we explore this theme of "kinship" in a special four-part radio series. All episodes are available now as we lead up to Earth Day on April 22. Air all four episodes in one week, or one each week.

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Why do people turn to poetry during troubled times? Poetry is often the one language we need. Join PRX's To the Best of Our Knowledge for a one-hour special featuring poems designed to shine a light during our darkest hour.

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Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes the world has ever known. A Native American hero who broke records in three different sports. Today his legend is being revived and celebrated by a new generation. Join PRX's To the Best of Our Knowledge for a one-hour retrospective on his life and legacy.


Latest Pieces

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RECIPE: Avocado Potato Salad THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Belly Fat Risks * (Segment 3) X-rays During Pregnancy

  • Added: Jul 05, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Beer Battered Smelt THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Men's vs. Women's Health Diagnoses * (Segment 3) Daily Low-dose Aspirin Use

  • Added: Jul 05, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "On The Road Again" - Snacks, maps, long drives and kids fighting in the back seat. Time for the summer road trip. We've got your soundtr...

  • Added: Jun 30, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:00
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RECIPE: Avocado Edamame Salad THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) The trouble with sunscreens * (Segment 3) Multivitamins improve memory in ...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Wonders Of The Human Body" - What's so wondrous about the human body? An hour on transplants, chronic illnesses and the familiar in ours...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:00
Caption: Eddie Muller, Credit: Photo by John Nowak
TCM's "Czar of Noir" Eddie Muller has got you covered. His new book "Noir Bar" features cocktail recipes and trivia inspired by over 50 of your fav...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2023
  • Length: 52:01
Caption: Steven Wright, Author, Comedian, Credit: Photo courtesy Steven Wright
The innovative stand-up comedian Steven Wright talks about his debut novel, 'Harold.' And screenwriter/actor Guinevere Turner revisits her childho...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2023
  • Length: 52:01
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HOUR ONE: "Avian Obsessions" - It’s summer and the birds are singing. Building nests, eating worms. Watching them makes a lot of people happy – but...

  • Added: Jun 16, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:00
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Filmmaker Kyle Edward Ball talks about his indie viral horror film, 'Skinamarink.' Also, cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft. Her pioneering work made...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2023
  • Length: 52:00
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RECIPE: Spicy Honey Corn Flake Baked Chicken THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Walking May Cut Risk For Dementia * (Segment 3) WHO warns a...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2023
  • Length: 59:00