The Morning Show
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Every weekday morning from 7 until 9 on The Ideas Network stations, listeners can hear "The Morning Show," where we talk with a wide variety of guests about issues that matter — from politics to popular culture.
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19 hours ago
March cooking series: Copper cookware, induction stovetops
In this entry in the March cooking series, a Wisconsin coppersmith explores why copper cookware and utensils might be right for you. Later, an induction cooking superfan makes the case for electric stovetops.
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20 hours ago
A taste of maple syrup season, FTC looks to ban non-compete agreements
It’s maple syrup season in Wisconsin. We get an update on how production is going. Then, a Wisconsin professor discusses a Federal Trade Commission proposal to ban employers imposing non-compete clauses on workers.
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1 day ago
Understanding new changes to Medicare
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 means significant changes to Medicare this year. Starting in April, some recipients will pay less for certain prescription drugs. A Wisconsin health insurance broker explains the changes people should know.
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1 day ago
State Capitol Report: EMS struggles to maintain services, Developing Wisconsin’s small businesses and startups
In a recent survey Wisconsin EMS directors say the system is severely strained throughout the state due to staff shortage. An EMS Director shares their persepctive. Later, the head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation discusses the state of the economy and small businesses.
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4 days ago
From the student perspective: Beloit high schoolers and social media
We hear from a group of Beloit high school students who want to know more about how social media shapes lives and mental health. A pediatrician and leader of the Social Media and Adolescent Health Research Team joins the program to discuss.
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4 days ago
How people can show frogs some love in their backyards
Frogs and other amphibians don’t get as much love as birds. But they’re an essential part of our ecosystem and 40 percent of amphibians are facing extinction. We talk with a wildlife biologist about why frogs are important and what you can do to help them thrive in your backyard.
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5 days ago
How to overcome Imposter Syndrome
A new study shows that Imposter Syndrome impacts minimum 30% of Americans, with especially high rates in women, people of color and workers in the creative fields. We speak with the co-founder of the Impostor Syndrome Institute about why capable people feel anything but that.
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5 days ago
Supreme Court candidates: Judge Protasiewicz and former Justice Kelly
Less than two weeks before the April 4 election, the two candidates vying for a 10-year term on the state Supreme Court join us to discuss their campaigns. We talk with Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Justice Daniel Kelly.
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6 days ago
How to feel less lonely
New research suggests loneliness is on the rise among Americans since the COVID-19 pandemic. But loneliness manifests at many stages of life and can be a source of growth. The author of a new book, “On Loneliness: How to Feel Less Alone in an Isolating World,” joins us.
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6 days ago
Sen. Roys on abortion access, Hmong Studies director at UW-Oshkosh
Sen. Kelda Roys talks medical abortion and yesterday’s reintroduction of a bill to repeal the state’s abortion ban. We speak with a Univeristy of Wisconsin Oshkosh medical anthropologist and director of the Hmong Studies Program about diabetes and healthcare in the Hmong community.
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Mar 21, 2023
March cooking series: Cast iron
How are cast iron pans made? What makes some cast iron cookware better than others? In this installment of the March cooking series, we speak with a craftsperson and artist based out of Waunakee to answer your questions about cooking with cast iron.
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Mar 21, 2023
Wisconsin's sports gambling industry, Sign language interpretation
First, an Oneida Casino representative discusses how Wisconsin's tribal sports betting industry is faring after more than a year of legalization. Then, a specialist in American Sign Language talks about deaf culture and the importance of understanding sign language interpretation.
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Mar 20, 2023
New federal standard on 'forever chemicals' in the works
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency will draft a national standard regulating so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water. A WPR reporter and a Department of Natural Resources official explain Wisconsin’s efforts to curb PFAS in drinking water.
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Mar 20, 2023
State Capitol Report: State revenue update, Spinal cord injury grants
We’re two-thirds of the way through tax season. Wisconsin’s revenue secretary discusses filings, the budget surplus and the outlook for budget-writing season. Then, we explore a new bill with bipartisan support that focuses on grants for spinal cord injury research.
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Mar 17, 2023
The dangers facing children on farms
Every day, 33 children are injured on farms and every three days, a child dies on a farm . We talk with a ProPublica reporter who investigated the death of an 8-year-old boy in Wisconsin, where the father was questionably blamed. Then a farm safety researcher explains the scope of the problem.
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Mar 17, 2023
Recruitment shortage for the Wisconsin National Guard, Openness in Wisconsin government
We speak with a Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiter about challenges in meeting this year's recruitment goals. The head of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council talks about some of the best examples of transparency in Wisconsin government.
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Mar 16, 2023
Can public radio eliminate news deserts?
From 2004 to 2018 newspapers declined 39% in Wisconsin, according to the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media. A Harvard researcher says public radio stations can fill those information deserts. We speak with the author of the study and two Wisconsin radio station directors.
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Mar 16, 2023
Olympic medalist from Rice Lake, How women are portrayed in public monuments
We speak with an Olympic medalist in the 200-meter dash who won silver medals in 2020 and 2022. Later, an art history professor at UW-La Crosse explores how women are represented in public monuments.
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Mar 15, 2023
Wisconsin Lions Club celebrates more than 100 years of service
Where there’s a need, there’s a lion. For more than 100 years, the Wisconsin Lions Club has dedicated itself to global causes such as vision and diabetes. We learn how the organization is making a difference in Wisconsin. Plus, we talk with local club members about volunteer opportunities.
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Mar 15, 2023
Changing bail in Wisconsin, UW-Whitewater's wheelchair basketball program
An activist explains why she thinks an April 4 ballot measure that would change how judges set bail in Wisconsin is a bad idea. We later learn about UW-Whitewater's successful wheelchair basketball program as the college prepares to host the men’s intercollegiate championships.
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