Presidential Race Comes To Wisconsin, College Faculty Exodus, Food Friday

Changes to tenure and uncertainty about funding has led to faculty leaving some universities, but how many? We weigh the real and perceived impact. On Food Friday, we talk about great ways to liven up your potato salad. We also look at the latest developments from the presidential race.

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Trump, Pence And Kaine All Speaking In Wisconsin Today

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Wisconsin once again finds itself at the center for the political universe today. Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine held a campaign event in Milwaukee this morning. And tonight, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Mike Pence, will hold an event this evening in Green Bay…but some observers are taking note that Wisconsin’s top three Republicans will not be in attendance. A political scientist breaks down today’s events, as well as the latest news from the presidential race.
Universities Evolve And Negotiate To Maintain Faculty After Tenure Changes

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In an era where tenure’s strength is diminishing and state legislatures cut funding to public universities–like the University of Wisconsin system–some professors are moving to schools with more stability. But just how many academics are leaving and are they leaving in droves? We’ll speak with Lee Gardner of The Chronicle of Higher Education to learn more.
Food Friday: Peace, Love & Potato Salad

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In 2014, Zack Brown became somewhat of a celebrity after raising $55,000 on Kickstarter to make…potato salad. Two years and many thousands of dollars to charity later, he’s back with a new batch of potato salad recipes for every season. On this edition of Food Friday, Brown, along with co-author Teresa Blackburn, dishes up some recipes from “The Peace, Love & Potato Salad Cookbook.”