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: "Tasting the past" - What food reminds you of a certain time - or maybe a particular person - in your life? This hour, we’ll meet kitchen...

  • Added: May 24, 2024
  • Length: 01:59:00
Caption: Julia Masli poses for a portrait ahead of her late night show, “ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.” at the The Monkey Barrel comedy club during The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Credit: Julia Masli poses for a portrait ahead of her late night show, “ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.” at the The Monkey Barrel comedy club during The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
This week on "BETA," film critic Glenn Kenny takes us behind the scenes of the 1983 gangster film, “Scarface." Also, Julia Masli joins us to talk a...

  • Added: May 23, 2024
  • Length: 52:00
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RECIPE: Pulled Pork Sliders THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Likelihood of young people smoking and vaping linked to social media use * ...

  • Added: May 22, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Sticky Rice w/ Pork Belly THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Some artificial sweeteners may raise blood sugar * (Segment 3) Tattoo ...

  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Thai Beef w/ Basil THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Study says no evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin * (Segment ...

  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Spicy Eggplant & Tofu Bowls THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Dietary salt substitutes lower risk of heart attack stroke and death...

  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Sriracha Deviled Eggs THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Hiccup Cures Put To The Test * (Segment 3) Brain’s Response to Singing Is ...

  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Cobb Salad Wraps THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain and curb total meds and opioi...

  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Tri-color Pasta Salad w/ Pine Nuts THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) New research on binge drinking * (Segment 3) Stress accelerat...

  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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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: May 17, 2024
  • Length: 01:59:00