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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52 Pieces

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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If it weren't for them, there would be nobody on the planet, because they literally gave us the world. Join PRX's To the Best of Our Knowledge for a one-hour special on the challenges overcome by the love of our moms.

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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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29 Pieces

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.


Latest Pieces

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HOUR ONE: "Going For Broke: Change of Address" - In the first episode of a three-part series on the care economy, we're thinking about housing. Man...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2024
  • Length: :00
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HOUR ONE: "Love In The Time Of Extinction" - You love your dog, your cat, your kids. But could you care about, even love, an insect? Maybe that sou...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2024
  • Length: 01:59:01

  • Added: Jul 24, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Deep Time: The Cosmos And Us" - Our lives are so rushed, always on the clock. Counting the minutes and seconds. In the latest episode of...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2024
  • Length: 01:59:00
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RECIPE: Strawberry Balsamic Caprese Salad THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) The health benefits of laughter * (Segment 3) Daily sugar inta...

  • Added: Jul 17, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "What Is Tribal Sovereignty?" - Americans often celebrate something most of us take for granted – national sovereignty. Our nation’s righ...

  • Added: Jul 12, 2024
  • Length: 01:59:00
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Singer/songwriter Jann Arden talks about her hit Canadian TV series, 'Jann.' Also, 'Newhart' actress Julia Duffy joins us to discuss her very fulfi...

  • Added: Jul 11, 2024
  • Length: 52:00
Caption: David Milch, left, creator of the HBO series "Deadwood," and director Ed Bianchi stand on Deadwood's main street during filming Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in Santa Clarita, Calif. Kevork Djansezian/AP Photo, Credit: Kevork Djansezian/AP Photo
Film critic and broadcaster Hanna Flint joins us to talk about her cinematic memoir, “Strong Female Character." Also, film and television critic Ma...

  • Added: Jul 11, 2024
  • Length: 52:00
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This week on "BETA," Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs shares his experience making it to the finals of Top Chef. Actor Griffin Dunne tells of his childhoo...

  • Added: Jul 11, 2024
  • Length: 52:00
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HOUR ONE: "Luminous: Can Psychedelics Be Decolonized?" - Psychedelics are a multi-billion dollar industry. But many come from plant medicines first...

  • Added: Jul 05, 2024
  • Length: 01:58:59