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: BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy? * (Segment 3) Psilocybin May Help ...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Chicken Empanadas THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) What Dreaming Does For Our Brains * (Segment 3) Reducing Sugar in Packaged Foods

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Cold Cucumber Soup THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Cancer And Sugary Sodas * (Segment 3) Good News About Dementia Risks

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Vaping & Lung Issues * (Segment 3) Napping May Reduce Heart and Stroke ...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Our Time Of Mourning" - Is there a better way to talk about death? And to grieve? The pandemic has brought us a period of global mournin...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2022
  • Length: 01:59:01
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HOUR ONE: "The Tangled Roots Of War And Peace" - 1936 was an ominous year. A young George Orwell was headed to battle in Spain. But first, he plant...

  • Added: Oct 14, 2022
  • Length: 01:58:59
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HOUR ONE: "Empathy For Monsters" - The American soldiers who guarded Saddam Hussein came to like and care about him. This hour: Should we feel empa...

  • Added: Oct 07, 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: Sep 30, 2022
  • Length: 01:59:01
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RECIPE: Tangy Turkey Tostadas THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) FDA Says Some Hearing Aids Don’t Need Prescription * (Segment 3) Fruits & ...

  • Added: Sep 27, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Chicken Marbella THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Tattoo Ink Health Concerns * (Segment 3) Racial Biases in Health Care

  • Added: Sep 27, 2022
  • Length: 59:00