We highlight a yearly video series of oral history and stories from the Ojibwe culture. Then, research shows artificial intelligence is a poor fact checker. Then, northern and western Wisconsin communities are experiencing several hospital closures. Then, we get tips on how to reject unwanted mail.
Featured in this Episode
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Ojibwe culture’s wintertime storytelling traditions
The Wisconsin Historical Society produces a yearly video series highlighting oral history and stories from the Ojibwe culture. We talk to the final storyteller this year and learn about the significance of wintertime storytelling.
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How well does AI detect fake news?
Artificial intelligence is good but not great at detecting fake news stories, concludes Kevin Carmancion, an assistant professor of computer science at University of Wisconsin-Stout. He shares his research and concerns about the use of AI to generate misinformation.
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UW-Eau Claire health care students feel effects of hospital closures
The Hospital Sisters Health System in Chippewa Falls and in Eau Claire is expected to close in April. Meanwhile, Prevea Health is set to close its locations in western Wisconsin in June. We learn how closures could affect student health care workers in the region.
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How to stop paper 'junk' mail
According to Paper Karma, more than 37 billion pieces of unwanted mail end up in landfills each year, unopened. A leader with the state Division of Trade and Consumer Protection shares ways people can opt out of paper “junk” mail. Original air date: May 9, 2023
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Liz Arbuckle Guest
- Kevin Caramancion Guest
- Kristen Abbott-Anderson Guest
- Michelle Reinen Guest
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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