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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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
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HOUR ONE: "To All The Dogs We've Loved" - Picture yourself half way through a thousand mile sled dog race. What do you think about? This hour, adve...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:01
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Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait talks about his first stand-up album in 12 years. Also, the award-winning author Megan Abbott on her thriller, "Beware t...

  • Added: Jun 08, 2023
  • Length: 52:00
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HOUR ONE: "Deep Time: The Tyranny Of Time" - When you’re on the clock, the hours disappear. Time scarcity is making us and the planet sick. But the...

  • Added: Jun 02, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:00
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Emmy-winning TV writer and producer Bill Oakley joins us to talk about his latest project, “Space: 1969,” starring Natasha Lyonne. Also, Francesca ...

  • Added: May 31, 2023
  • Length: 52:01
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RECIPE: Mango Shrimp Tacos THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Allergies, asthma linked to heart disease * (Segment 3) Old skin cells reprog...

  • Added: May 29, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Honey Paprika Chicken THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Standing on one leg test predicts longevity * (Segment 3) Weed-killing che...

  • Added: May 29, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Claudia's Summer Gazpacho THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Smartphones & Weight Gain * (Segment 3) Forever Chemicals in Cosmetics

  • Added: May 29, 2023
  • Length: 59:00