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.

Caption: Hope (A Three Part Series)
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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: Eggplant Casserole THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Cheese Is Good For Us? * (Segment 3) Music Helps Our Brains

  • Added: Mar 02, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Honey Garlic Salmon THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) New Methods For Alzheimer’s Detection * (Segment 3) Sleep Is Vital To Formin...

  • Added: Mar 02, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Zorba's Experimental Beef Brisket THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Garlic Helps Memory * (Segment 3) Do Supplements Actually Work?

  • Added: Mar 02, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Growing Justice" - Where does the racial justice movement need to go next? How about back to the land. HOUR TWO: "Everything is Exhaus...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2022
  • Length: 01:58:59
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RECIPE: Butternut Squash Tacos w/ Avocado THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Walking Speed Determines Health * (Segment 3) Antibiotics & Obe...

  • Added: Feb 23, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Pineapple Shrimp Noodle Bowl THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) What Else Is In Our Pills? * (Segment 3) Mushrooms For Memory

  • Added: Feb 23, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Worshiping Waterfalls" - Jane Goodall has seen chimpanzees stop at a roaring waterfall and bristle with excitement. Are they having spir...

  • Added: Feb 18, 2022
  • Length: 01:59:01
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In this special fundraising edition of "To the Best of Our Knowledge," host Anne Strainchamps samples some of our best interviews about better list...

Bought by Wisconsin Public Radio (ops) and Kansas Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 15, 2022
  • Length: 01:23:01
  • Purchases: 2
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HOUR ONE: "Rewriting The Romance Script" - Love is in the air, as it has been every Valentine's Day since 496. And we're still trying to get it rig...

  • Added: Feb 11, 2022
  • Length: 01:59:00
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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: Feb 04, 2022
  • Length: 01:59:00