Measles outbreaks, DeepSeek artificial intelligence, World Euchre Championship

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measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine on a countertop in 2015 in California. (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)

A public health expert explains the risks of measles outbreaks in Wisconsin. Then, two professors weigh in on DeepSeek artificial intelligence. And, we learn about the World Euchre Championship being held in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Episode

  • Could measles outbreaks come to Wisconsin?

    Last week, an unvaccinated child died of measles during an outbreak in Texas. We talk with a public health expert about the rise in measles outbreaks and what this could mean for Wisconsin, which has the second-lowest measles vaccination rate in the country.

  • DeepSeek and the evolution of artificial intelligence

    Last month, a Chinese company stunned the world by releasing a more advanced, cheaper version of artificial intelligence. A UW-Madison professor explains where the technology is heading. Then, a professor at UW-Eau Claire explains how AI is already being used in health care.

  • World Euchre Championship

    New Glarus is hosting the third-annual World Euchre Championship, an event organized by the local community foundation as a fundraiser for the village. We talk to one of the organizers about how the event came together and the cultural significance of the card game in Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Malia Jones Guest
  • Kangwook Lee Guest
  • Rahul Gomes Guest
  • Shelly Johnson Guest
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer