How we perceive color, Country music politics

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Tulips bloom on UW-Madison campus.
Tulips bloom on UW-Madison campus. Sheryl Gasser/WPR

A researcher joins us to explain some of the misconceptions we have about colors and how important color is for how we view the world. Then, we talk to a pair of music writers about how country music reflects our current political climate.

Featured in this Show

  • How our brain perceives color and how color perception shapes our daily lives

    Neuroscientists are learning more about how our eyes and brain perceive color, and why two people might see the same color differently. A researcher joins us to explain some of the misconceptions we have about colors and how important color is for how we view the world.

  • How country music reflects our political climate

    Hot on the heels of country music star Jason Aldean’s controversial music video going viral, newcomer Oliver Anthony’s song “Rich Men North of Richmond” recently achieved similar success with the political Right—even making its way onto the RNC debate stage. We talk to a pair of music writers about how trends in country music reflect our current political climate, and what the future holds for the genre.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Bevil Conway Guest
  • Charles L. Hughes Guest
  • David Cantwell Guest

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