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: Sriracha Deviled Eggs THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Hiccup Cures Put To The Test * (Segment 3) Brain’s Response to Singing Is ...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Tofu Parmigiana THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Hugs For Your Health * (Segment 3) A Shot To Prevent Cancer

  • Added: Feb 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Spicy Masala Omelette THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses * (Segment 3) Vi...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Maple Balsamic Veggie Fries THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Blood Pressure and a Haircut! * (Segment 3) Is Breakfast Really the ...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Air pollution linked to kids asthma risk * (Segment 3) Ski...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Against Capitalism" - Congress has passed a Republican resolution "denouncing socialism." But what does that even mean? This hour, a soc...

  • Added: Feb 10, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Shapeshifting" - Seals that can turn into women, men who transform into wolves… Stories about shape-shifting are among the oldest in the...

  • Added: Feb 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:58:59
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HOUR ONE: "How To Be An Ethical Traveler" - Uttakleiv, Norway, population 13, is inundated by 250,000 tourists every year. How can we travel more e...

  • Added: Jan 27, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:02
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HOUR ONE: "You're Not OK. That's OK." - One of our producers created a yard sign. It reads: "You're not OK. That's OK." 300 signs later, it's causi...

  • Added: Jan 20, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:01
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HOUR ONE: "The Spirit Of Jim Thorpe" - Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes the world has ever known. A Native American hero who broke reco...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:00