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“BETA” comes from producer/host Doug Gordon. “BETA” is a polyphonic mosh pit where high culture and low culture collide, taking an immersive, innovative, playful and provocative approach to exploring arts, culture and technology.

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WPR Music, Saturdays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., WPR News, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Latest Episodes

  • BETA Episode 707: Chef Dan Jacobs, Griffin Dunne, Kaliane Bradley

    This week on “BETA,” Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs shares his experience making it to the finals of Top Chef. Actor Griffin Dunne tells of his childhood experience in a Hollywood family and why he wanted to write his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. Author Kaliane Bradley talks about her debut novel and her unique twist…

    BETA Episode 707: Chef Dan Jacobs, Griffin Dunne, Kaliane Bradley
  • Episode 716: Mark Blake, Nora Lange, Charles Yu

    This week on “BETA,” …music journalist Mark Blake on his latest book, “Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac.” And Nora Lange joins us to discuss her incredible debut novel, “US Fools.” Author Charles Yu also discusses adapting his novel Interior Chinatown into a mind-bending Hulu streaming series.

    Episode 716: Mark Blake, Nora Lange, Charles Yu
  • BETA Episode 706: Chris Stein, Ian Nathan on “Mad Max”, Holly Wilson

    This week on BETA, guitarist Chris Stein reflects on his pivotal role as a founding member of the rock band Blondie. Also, film writer Ian Nathan takes us on a post-apocalyptic tour of the Mad Max Cinematic Universe. And novelist Holly Wilson introduces us to one of the most intriguing female characters you’ll ever meet.

    BETA Episode 706: Chris Stein, Ian Nathan on “Mad Max”, Holly Wilson
  • Episode 715: JD McPherson, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Ian Nathan

    Musician JD McPherson sits down with us to discuss his latest album – “Nite Owls.” Also, Jean Hanff Korelitz joins us to talk about the sequel to her best-selling novel, “The Plot.” It’s called…”The Sequel.” And one of our favorite film critics, Ian Nathan, returns to share his thoughts on Steven Spielberg’s movies.

    Episode 715: JD McPherson, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Ian Nathan
  • Episode 705: Demetri Martin, Priyanka Mattoo, Alexandra Tanner

    This week on BETA, comedian Demetri Martin deconstructs his Netflix special. Also, filmmaker Priyanka Mattoo tells all in her memoir, “Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones.” And Alexandra Tanner on her Seinfeldian debut novel, “Worry.”

    Episode 705: Demetri Martin, Priyanka Mattoo, Alexandra Tanner

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