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Memoir of a farmworker labor activist, Touring Wisconsin’s food culture
We explore the memoir of Wisconsin labor leader, activist and author Jesús Salas. Then, we talk with a Midwestern chef about the ancestral roots of local food culture.
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How dollar stores contribute to food deserts, Wisconsin poetry, A bucket list for visiting the Wisconsin Dells
A researcher explains how dollar stores might make things worse for communities with limited access to nutritious, fresh foods. Then, Wisconsin poets reflect on the complexities of writing poetry. Then, a local author discusses her book, “100 Things to do in the Wisconsin Dells Before You Die.”
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Wisconsin and the ‘Death of Public School,’ The mysteries of sleep
The line between public and private education is blurring. Journalist Cara Fitzpatrick explains the extent in her book, “The Death of Public School.” Then, a University of Iowa behavioral neuroscientist explores how moving through the sleep cycle is vital to getting high-quality rest.
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How Americans feel about tipping, Making tasty drinks without alcohol, What your cat is trying to say
We explore tipping culture in the United States. Then, we learn about the renaissance in non-alcoholic cocktails. Then, we explore a scientist’s journey uncovering how wildcats became domesticated and part of our Wisconsin families.
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Finding unmarked graves, Better ways to teach science
We talk with a UW-Eau Claire professor who uses deep ground penetrating radar to detect mass graves containing the remains of people who disappeared in clashes a half century ago. Then, we talk to UW-Madison professor about his book that encourages different ways of teaching science.
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Revisiting the fight to remove PCBs from some Wisconsin waters, Nature-inspired interior design
We talk with the co-authors of a new book that details the decades of toxic pollution to the Fox River and Green Bay. Then, we explore nature-inspired design with biophilic design consultant Catie Ryan Balagtas.
