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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His Latest Book, 'Character,' Follows His Best-Selling 'Story' And 'Dialogue'

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 17:19
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The 'Blood, Sweat And Pixels' Author Investigates Backbreaking World Of Video Game Publishing In 'Press Reset'

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 14:48
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Author Tori Telfer On Devious And Diabolical Grifters, Scammers And Swindlers

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 15:15
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Hough Reflects On Her Life In Critically-Acclaimed Memoir, 'Leaving Isn't The Hardest Thing'

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 17:39
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Virtuoso Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist Shares Memories In Memoir, 'Beeswing'

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 17:43
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Acclaimed Author Of 'The Flamethrowers,' 'The Mars Room' Proves Her Non-Fiction Is As Exciting And Insightful As Her Fiction

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 14:58
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Despite Trials And Tribulations, The Film Has Earned Great Reviews

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 15:33
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Award-Winning Director Of 'Shirkers' Proves She's A Dual-Threat Creative With Debut Novel 'Lurkers'

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 15:32
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Newman, An Original 'SNL' Cast Member Discusses Her Life, Career In New Audio Memoir 'May You Live in Interesting Times'

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 16:03
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Hanif Abdurraqib On His Book, 'A Little Devil In America: Notes In Praise Of Black Performance'

  • Added: Sep 02, 2021
  • Length: 15:52