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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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.

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Ghosts from the past stalk Europe again today in the wake of Russian tanks and missiles. To find a path forward, we might need to look back. Join PRX's To the Best of Our Knowledge for a one-hour special looking at war through unique historical perspectives.


Latest Pieces

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HOUR ONE: "Astonishing African Futures" - The new Black Panther movie, "Wakanda Forever," dominated the global box office. This hour, a literary ta...

  • Added: Sep 29, 2023
  • Length: :00
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HOUR ONE: "Being Body Conscious" - When you look at your body in the mirror, do you love what you see? Do you pick out the things you don’t like? M...

  • Added: Sep 29, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:00
Caption: ©. Kim Newmoney, Credit: ©. Kim Newmoney
Comedian Aparna Nancherla talks about her battle with impostor syndrome. Also, “Telemarketers” director Sam Lipman-Stern gives us the lowdown on th...

  • Added: Sep 28, 2023
  • Length: 52:00
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RECIPE: Heirloom Tomato Salad THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Why It Takes So Long to Get a Doctor's Appointment * (Segment 3) More Scre...

  • Added: Sep 27, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Tofu Salad with Mixed Greens THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Ultra-processed foods linked to stroke and heart attack risk * (Seg...

  • Added: Sep 27, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Reframing The Portrait" - Have you ever stood in front of a portrait at a museum and wondered what was that person thinking? Portraits h...

  • Added: Sep 22, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:01
Caption: (C) Bob Odenkirk's Personal Collection, Credit: (C) Bob Odenkirk's Personal Collection
Bob Odenkirk talks about his incredible journey from Mr. Show to Saul Goodman. Also, Dana Schwartz returns to dish on her historical novel, “Anatom...

  • Added: Sep 20, 2023
  • Length: 52:00
Caption: Karl Christenson & Dr. Zorba Paster
RECIPE: Potato Pizza THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) New study finds alarming rise in cancer rates among people under 50 * (Segment 3) T...

  • Added: Sep 20, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Mushroom Scampi THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Melatonin gummies may have a higher dose than what’s on the label * (Segment 3) ...

  • Added: Sep 20, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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HOUR ONE: "Rethinking David Foster Wallace" - David Foster Wallace was one of the most brilliant writers of his generation. But 15 years after his ...

  • Added: Sep 15, 2023
  • Length: 01:59:00