2008

SUnknownAdoption and the Adoption Triad

Sun, Jan 13, 2008

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SUnknownGenteFuerte: Entrenamiento de fuerza de por vida

Wed, Aug 02, 2023

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SUnknownKente Quilts: My Journey

Wed, Sep 06, 2023

TaMara Howard, owner of Folk Quilts, describes the centuries-old history of the colorful and symbolic Ghanaian textile called Kente, and shares her own quilting projects featuring Kente textiles and designs.

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SUnknownFrederick Douglass: Freedom's Voice

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Greg Lampe, Professor Emeritus in the UW Colleges Department of Communication Arts, is interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio Host Norman Gilliland about the life of 19th-century orator, writer and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Recorded September 13, 2023.

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SUnknownChemical Glassware as Functional Sculpture

Tue, Oct 17, 2023

Daniel Kelm, Book Artist at his Wide Awake Garage studio, explores the history of chemists and their glassware, and how the glassware's functionality and beauty inspire Kelm's artistic work. Recorded October 18, 2023.

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SUnknownIndigenous Representation in Literature for Children

Wed, Oct 18, 2023

Author Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, writes young adult fiction about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Her new novel, "Warrior Girl Unearthed," was released in May, 2023. Recorded on October 19, 2023.

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SUnknownWhat Are Cells and Could They Be More?

Tue, Oct 31, 2023

Scott Coyle, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at UW-Madison, shows stunning video of living cells and demonstrates how cells can be thought of as technological tools rather than just "biology." Recorded on November 1, 2023.

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SUnknownWill Wisconsin Become a Climate Haven?

Mon, Nov 06, 2023

Wisconsin State Climatologist Steve Vavrus, UW-Stevens Point professor Anna Haines, and journalist and author Alexandra Tempus discuss the possibility of climate-induced migration to Wisconsin. Recorded November 7, 2023.

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SUnknownHuman Stem Cells 25 Years Later: Where are We?

Tue, Nov 07, 2023

Su-Chun Zhang, Professor of Neuroscience in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, reflects on the history of human embryonic stem cell research, applications for treatment of disease, and where stem cell research is headed in the future.

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SUnknownPhosphorus and a World Out of Balance

Mon, Nov 13, 2023

Dan Egan, author of "The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance," talks with Wisconsin Public Radio host Norman Gilliland about the life-sustaining qualities as well as the potential deadly effects of this essential element. Recorded November 14, 2023.

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SUnknownThe Case for Blueberry by Cranberry Hybridization

Tue, Nov 14, 2023

Fernando de la Torre, Graduate Student in the Cranberry Genetics and Genomics Laboratory at the USDA Agricultural Research Center - Wisconsin, describes the historical and present-day research in blueberry by cranberry hybridization. Recorded November 15, 2023.

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SUnknownWisconsins Lost Coastal Communities

Mon, Nov 27, 2023

Amy Rosebrough, Staff Archaeologist with the Wisconsin Historical Society, describes the dozens of small communities which sprang up along the eastern shores of Wisconsin in the mid to late 19th century. Recorded August 9, 2023.

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SUnknownUkraine and Russia: Prelude to War

Sun, Dec 03, 2023

David McDonald, Professor in the Department of History at UW-Madison, is interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio host Norman Gilliland about the historical relationship between Ukraine and Russia, including their cultural similarities and differences and the forces that led up to the current conflict. Recorded June 20, 2023.

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SUnknownEnergy 101

Mon, Dec 18, 2023

Andrea Strzelec, Program Director of Masters of Engineering in Engine Systems at UW-Madison, describes what energy is, how it differs from power, and why understanding energy helps us make decisions in our everyday lives. Recorded July 12, 2023.

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SUnknownButtermaking in Wisconsin

Fri, Dec 22, 2023

Gina Mode, Assistant Coordinator of Cheese Industry and Applications, and Ben Ullerup Mathers, Research Cheesemaker, from the Center for Dairy Research at UW-Madison, share the history of butter, how it's made, and the impact it has on Wisconsin. Recorded July 26, 2023.

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SUnknownWisconsin Weather Safety and You

Mon, Jan 08, 2024

Kurt Kotenberg, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Green Bay, talks about how to prepare for severe weather, and how to keep safe when severe weather strikes. Recorded August 23, 2023.

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SUnknownInvestigating Glacial Lake Yahara

Wed, Jan 17, 2024

Eric Carson, UW-Madison Division of Extension faculty member, shares his research on the glacial lake which covered the footprint of the modern Four Lakes of Madison and persisted for several thousand years following deglaciation. Recorded October 4, 2023.

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SUnknownStrongBodies: Strength Training for Life

Wed, Jan 24, 2024

Angela Flickinger, Program Manager for Healthy Eating and Active Living at UW-Extension Madison, leads a class through the evidence-based StrongBodies strength training program designed to increase strength, flexibility, and endurance. Recorded August 30, 2023.

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SUnknownContainer Gardening

Fri, Feb 09, 2024

Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Educator with Dane County Extension, reviews different container types, addresses container soils, shows how to gauge watering and fertilizing schedules, and suggests plants that are well-suited for container gardening.

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SUnknownLegacy Trees and the Prairie Savanna Project

Fri, Feb 09, 2024

Matt Noone, Environmental Resources Planner with the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission and Cindy Becker, Southern Driftless Grasslands Project Manager with the Driftless Area Land Conservancy, introduce legacy tree and prairie savanna community science projects.

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SUnknownPreserving the Harvest

Fri, Feb 09, 2024

Becky Gutzman, Retired Extension Educator with UW-Extension Columbia and Dodge Counties, shows how to safely preserve your summer garden bounty for the rest of the year using up-to-date methods and equipment.

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SUnknownPreventing Bird-Window Collisions at Your Home

Fri, Feb 09, 2024

Brenna Marsicek, Director of Communications and Outreach with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, shares the science behind why birds hit windows and provides recommendations on ways to make windows more bird-safe.

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SUnknownSharpening Garden Tools

Fri, Feb 09, 2024

Alena Joling, owner of Moleta: Artisanal Sharpening, explains how to take care of your bladed garden tools in order to maximize their lifespan and save your hands from undue stress.

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SUnknownSimple Steps to a Beautiful Rose Garden

Fri, Feb 09, 2024

Diane Sommers, President of the American Rose Society, shares advancements in rose quality and variety, suggestions on roses best suited for Wisconsin, and information on growing roses for the home gardener.

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SUnknownAI Safety and Ethics in a Time of Generative AI

Tue, Feb 20, 2024

Yonatan Mintz, Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering at UW-Madison, explores the uncertainties around AI safety and ethics, and how to identify where design intersects with societal concerns.

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SUnknownCan You Dig It? Paleontology and Eons

Tue, Mar 12, 2024

Kallie Moore shares stories of her work as a science communicator on the PBS series, Eons.

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SUnknownA Sand County Almanac at 75: Stories About the Essays

Mon, Mar 18, 2024

Stanley Temple, a professor emeritus in forest and wildlife ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains the significance of Aldo Leopold's landmark book of conservation literature. Temple shares stories behind the famous essays.

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SUnknownHow Museums Care for Collections and Carry Stories

Wed, May 08, 2024

Sarah Anne Carter explains how objects convey powerful stories about people and culture.

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SUnknownHow Museums Care for Collections and Carry Stories

Wed, May 08, 2024

Sarah Anne Carter explains how objects convey powerful stories about people and culture.

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SUnknownAmerican Indians and the American Dream

Mon, Jun 17, 2024

Kasey Keeler talks about federal Indian policy and American Indian suburbanization.

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SUnknownPresidential Rhetoric

Mon, Jul 08, 2024

Allison Prasch examines the use of rhetoric by 20th century U.S. presidents.

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SUnknownThe Effects of Video on Early Childhood Development

Fri, Sep 27, 2024

Heather Kirkorian, professor of human development and family studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, describes the positive and negative impacts of screen media on attention, learning and play in infants and young children.

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