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Emerging Diseases of the 21st Century
Airdate: Sun, Apr 26, 2015
Dennis Maki discusses the history and future of highly infectious diseases.
Paramount Records: Beyond the Blues
Airdate: Fri, Apr 24, 2015
Tom Caw and Dean Blackwood share stories of the music released by Paramount Records.
Gender Equality in Higher Education
Airdate: Thu, Apr 23, 2015
Myra Marx Ferree focuses on gender politics in both U.S. and international universities.
Antibiotics in Poultry Production
Airdate: Wed, Apr 22, 2015
Mark Cook focuses on poultry production and the use of antibiotics.
Race, Gender and Carceral Feminism
Airdate: Thu, Apr 16, 2015
Beth E. Richie and Fabu focus on the experiences of African American women.
Democratic Successes and Challenges in Nigeria
Airdate: Mon, Sep 29, 2014
Adam Paddock focuses on the historical rule and the contemporary government of Nigeria.
Prostate Cancer Drugs for Memory Loss
Airdate: Wed, Apr 15, 2015
Craig Atwood examines the use of a prostate cancer drug to slow memory loss in women.
Wisconsin Responds to Avian Influenza
Airdate: Wed, Jul 22, 2015
Darlene Konkle focuses on the state and federal responses to the avian flu in Wisconsin.
The Future of Law and Neuroscience
Airdate: Fri, Apr 10, 2015
Francis Shen discusses the past, present and future use of neuroscience in law.
The Need for Hospital Ethics Committees
Airdate: Thu, Mar 19, 2015
John Robertson provides a historical perspective of hospital ethic committees.
The HAWC Gamma-Ray Observatory
Airdate: Wed, Mar 25, 2015
Stefan Westerhoff introduces a gamma ray detector used to study explosions in the sky.
Our Declaration: In Defense of Equality
Airdate: Tue, Mar 24, 2015
Danielle S. Allen discusses equality as it relates to the Declaration of Independence.
Abuse Prevention in Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Mar 21, 2015
Susan Heighway provides strategies for addressing sexuality with people with Down Syndrome
Community Support to People with Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Mar 21, 2015
Paul White offers behavioral strategies for the care of people with Down Syndrome.
Controversies in Whole Genome Sequencing
Airdate: Thu, Mar 19, 2015
Ellen Wright Clayton focuses on how genomic testing results are used.
Growth Attenuation and Disabled Children
Airdate: Thu, Mar 19, 2015
Douglas Diekema focuses on issues surrounding the maturation of disabled children.
Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Mar 21, 2015
Julie Gamradt and Shannon Theis discuss strategies for speech and language development.
Sleep Apnea in Children with Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Mar 21, 2015
Camilla Matthews and Vivek Balasubramaniam focus on testing and treatment options.
Helping Preterm Babies using Diaper Diagnostics
Airdate: Wed, Mar 11, 2015
Katie Brenner explains how analyzing the urine of preterm babies can aid in their care.
The Market in Blood, Milk, and Sperm in America
Airdate: Wed, Mar 11, 2015
Kara Swanson discusses the legal issues pertaining to the marketing of body products.
Brain over Bladder: Tips for the Older Woman
Airdate: Thu, Jan 15, 2015
Heidi Brown offers tips and tricks to manage pelvic floor disorders.
Harley-Davidson's Lost Photographs, 1915-1916
Airdate: Tue, Mar 17, 2015
Amy Gnadt presents recently discovered Harley-Davidson photographs from 1915-1916.
Must Technology Rule Our Lives'
Airdate: Mon, Mar 16, 2015
Evan Selinger suggests steering away from excessive technology in personal interactions.
How to Build a Galaxy in Three Easy Steps
Airdate: Tue, Mar 10, 2015
Stephen Pardy explains that by using the right ingredients, you can create a galaxy.
Digital Society and its Discontents
Airdate: Mon, Mar 16, 2015
Evgeny Morozov critiques digital technology and social media.
Policing Blackness after the Second World War
Airdate: Thu, Mar 05, 2015
Simon Balto focuses on race, migration to urban spaces and police responses since WWII.
The Story of Dick and Marge Bong
Airdate: Thu, Feb 19, 2015
Bill Wood tells the story of WWII Medal of Honor recipient Dick Bong and his wife Marge.
Developing a Pollinator's Paradise
Airdate: Sat, Feb 14, 2015
Mark Dwyer creates gardens to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Hard Cider: America's First Fermented Beverage
Airdate: Sat, Feb 14, 2015
Deirdre Birmingham explores the history and types of hard cider.
Grow Sweet Potatoes in Wisconsin
Airdate: Sat, Feb 14, 2015
Noel Valdes discusses how to plant and grow sweet potatoes.
The Story of Wisconsin Fast Plants
Airdate: Wed, Feb 11, 2015
Paul Williams discusses fast growing cruciferous Brassicas being used for experiments.
Challenges of Developing Food for a Mars Mission
Airdate: Mon, Feb 09, 2015
Michele Perchonok explains NASA's food system development for space travel.
Envisioning Responses to Climate Change
Airdate: Tue, Feb 03, 2015
Panel discussion focusing on hopeful responses to climate change in Wisconsin.
On the Run: Fugitive Life in an American City
Airdate: Fri, Jan 23, 2015
Alice Goffman documents police violence and over-incarceration in Philadelphia.
Lincoln's Pragmatism: Abolition and States' Rights
Airdate: Mon, Mar 24, 2014
Edward Gimbel discusses Lincoln's dilemma between preserving the Union and freeing slaves.
How UW's Astronomers Measured the Universe
Airdate: Tue, Jan 20, 2015
Jim Lattis shares the contributions of UW astronomers to the modern concept of galaxies.
Revisiting "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
Airdate: Mon, Feb 24, 2014
Dana Prodoehl delves into the literary classic 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.'
My Adventure in the Stratosphere
Airdate: Tue, Jan 13, 2015
Jean Creighton shares experiences on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy.
20 Years of Stem Cell Milestones at the UW
Airdate: Wed, Jan 07, 2015
William Murphy discusses the research at the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center.
Leaders' Ways and Wisdom: Stephen J. Burrows
Airdate: Mon, Oct 07, 2013
Stephen J. Burrows shares the management lessons he has learned.
Wal-Mart: From Arkansas to the World
Airdate: Mon, Oct 21, 2013
Marilyn Lavin explores the history of the information systems used at Wal-Mart.
Finding New Targets for Cancer Drugs
Airdate: Sun, Feb 15, 2015
Richard Burgess discusses collaborative work at in the field of cancer research.
Diagnosing and Treating Prostate Cancer
Airdate: Wed, Dec 17, 2014
David Jarrad discusses prostate cancer, cell identification, and patient care.
Class of 1685: Bach, Handel and Scarlatti
Airdate: Thu, Nov 20, 2014
Trevor Stephenson performs selections from works by Bach, Handel and Scarlatti.
WPR Midday Show at UW-Stevens Point
Airdate: Tue, Nov 18, 2014
Michael Doerr performs on piano; The Avian Ensemble performs Stacey Berk's Avian Suite.
The U.S. Campaign Against Psychosurgery
Airdate: Fri, Nov 14, 2014
Jenell Johnson highlights the campaign by Peter Breggin to curb the use of psychosurgery.
The Siftr App: Connecting Moments to Places
Airdate: Wed, Nov 12, 2014
John Martin and David Gagnon explain an app designed to connect the UW-Madison community.
Supernova Explosions are Weirder than You Think
Airdate: Tue, Nov 11, 2014
Jennifer L. Hoffman explores the shapes that are produced by supernova explosions.
The Adventures of Topper & It Happened Tomorrow
Airdate: Sat, Nov 08, 2014
Two plays performed by the 9XM Players with music by The Kat Trio.
Tracking Fecal Bacteria in Groundwater
Airdate: Wed, Nov 05, 2014
Sharon Long discusses waterborne pathogens and how they contaminate water sources.
Rethinking Jean Nicolet's Journey to Wisconsin
Airdate: Tue, Oct 21, 2014
Patrick Jung delves into the myths surrounding Jean Nicolet.
Lost Towns of Southern Wisconsin
Airdate: Tue, Oct 28, 2014
Kim Tschudy shares the stories of southern Wisconsin towns that no longer exist.
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
Airdate: Fri, Oct 24, 2014
Atul Gawande and Anne Strainchamps explore quality of life issues, death and dying.
Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop
Airdate: Wed, Oct 22, 2014
Sarah Paul questions whether guilty thoughts and plans should be punished.
Climate Change: the Evidence and the Conclusion
Airdate: Sat, Oct 18, 2014
2014 Wisconsin Science Festival discussion of the human impact on climate.
"Shaken Baby Syndrome" and the Inertia of Injustice
Airdate: Thu, Oct 09, 2014
Deborah Tuerkheimer challenges the convictions of those accused of 'shaking' babies.
Ginkgo: Up Close with a Living Fossil
Airdate: Wed, Oct 15, 2014
Peter Crane focuses on the life cycle of the ginkgo tree.
How Video Games Help Astronomy
Airdate: Tue, Oct 14, 2014
Nick Hill explores using video gaming technology to enhance our knowledge of space.
The Value of Having Native Plants in Our Yards
Airdate: Sat, Jan 25, 2014
Doug Tallamy explores the link between native plants and healthy animal populations.
How to Make a Diamond the Size of Earth
Airdate: Tue, Sep 09, 2014
David Kaplan explores the universe and focuses on a recently discovered white dwarf star.
Monsters as a Mirror of Cultural Anxiety
Airdate: Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Frances Auld and George Christiansen focus on monsters in literature and pop culture.
Using Baby Monkeys to Study Anxiety and Depression
Airdate: Thu, Oct 09, 2014
Jeffrey Kahn and Eric Sandgren discuss the ethics of using animals for research.
Cancer Research Milestones at McArdle Lab
Airdate: Wed, Oct 08, 2014
Henry Pitot provides a history of the researchers and their work at the McArdle Lab.
The Battle of Wisconsin Heights
Airdate: Thu, Oct 02, 2014
Patrick Jung explores the military leadership of Black Hawk.
Erich Mercker: Painter of Industry
Airdate: Thu, Oct 02, 2014
Patrick Jung introduces the works of Erich Mercker, a 20th century German painter.
The Dairyland Initiative Across Wisconsin
Airdate: Wed, Oct 01, 2014
Nigel Cook offers guidelines on welfare-friendly dairy cattle housing.
Response to Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Care
Airdate: Fri, Sep 12, 2014
Kristen Felten explains the public policy initiative to redesign the dementia care system.
Exploring Hibernation at the UW Biotron
Airdate: Wed, Sep 24, 2014
Hannah Carey presents new research into the effects of hibernation.
The Art of Blown Glass Scientific Tools
Airdate: Wed, Sep 17, 2014
Tracy Drier demonstrates techniques used to create glassware for the Chemistry Department.
Ernest H�penden's Painted Forest Murals
Airdate: Tue, Aug 19, 2014
David Smith introduces the murals painted by artist Ernest Hupenden at The Painted Forest.
Creating Healthy, Biodiverse Neighborhood Corridors
Airdate: Sat, Jan 25, 2014
Doug Tallamy presents a solution for species divided by man-made and natural obstacles.
Wildlife Digestion: From Molecules to Ecosystems
Airdate: Wed, Aug 13, 2014
William Karasov reports on animals' response to environmental contaminants.
Cosmic Rays as Probes of the High-Energy Universe
Airdate: Tue, Aug 12, 2014
Erin Boettcher explores the characteristic properties of cosmic rays.
How Does Power Get Delivered to My Switch'
Airdate: Thu, Jul 31, 2014
Ken Copp and Dennis Bahr discuss the path electricity takes to our homes.
Art and History at Shake Rag Alley
Airdate: Tue, Aug 12, 2014
Megan O'Connell shares the history of the Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts.
Our Non-Carbon Based Technologies
Airdate: Tue, Jul 29, 2014
Presentation focusing on nuclear, solar and wind power technologies.
Should We Really be Adding Electric Vehicles'
Airdate: Thu, Jul 24, 2014
Presentation focusing on whether electric cars are advantageous to the environment.
Stories from the Days of One-Room Schools
Airdate: Tue, Aug 05, 2014
Susan Apps-Bodilly discusses education and community in the one-room schools of Wisconsin.
The Social Contract that Created the Monopoly
Airdate: Tue, Aug 05, 2014
Richard Hirsh discusses regulation, deregulation and the electric utility system.
Cancer Stem Cells Model Brain Tumor Treatments
Airdate: Wed, Jul 30, 2014
Paul Clark explores the use of stem cell treatments for brain tumors.
The History of Power Production
Airdate: Tue, Jul 15, 2014
Learn about the history of power production and the politics that shaped the industry.
Viskonsin! Yiddish Radio in Badgerland
Airdate: Tue, Jul 15, 2014
Henry Sapoznik shares the history of Yiddish radio in Wisconsin in the early 20th century.
The Strange Origins of Modern Medicine
Airdate: Tue, Jul 29, 2014
Erika Janik shares stories of unusual medical cures from the 19th century.
The Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon
Airdate: Wed, Aug 20, 2014
Stanley Temple traces the decline of the passenger pigeon through to its extinction.
Just How Much Energy is Out There'
Airdate: Tue, Jul 22, 2014
Alan Carroll looks at the supply, costs and consequences of using fossil fuels for energy.
Understanding Your Energy Bill
Airdate: Thu, Jul 17, 2014
Cara Lee Mahany Braithwait and Bruce Chapman explain your electric bill'line by line.
Medicine and Superstition in Ancient Greece
Airdate: Wed, Jul 16, 2014
James McKeown explores the medical practices and beliefs of the Ancient Greeks.
Secrets of Antarctic Weather and Climate
Airdate: Wed, Jul 09, 2014
Matthew Lazzara discusses UW-Madison's ongoing research into the weather on Antarctica.
Madison and the New Left in the Sixties
Airdate: Tue, Jun 17, 2014
Matt Levin discusses his book, 'Cold War University.'
Literature of the First World War
Airdate: Mon, Aug 11, 2014
Marguerite Helmers discusses the literature of World War I and its authors.
Finding Black Holes in the X-ray Sky
Airdate: Tue, Jun 10, 2014
Karen Lewis explores the galaxy looking for Active Galactic Nuclei.
Making Radiation-Resistant E. coli Bacteria
Airdate: Wed, Jun 04, 2014
Learn about radiation resistant bacteria and genetic repair from Michael Cox.
An Illustrated Journey From Dejope to Madison
Airdate: Wed, May 28, 2014
Aaron Bird Bear explores the UW-Madison campus from an archaeological perspective.
X-rays and the Atomic World of Proteins
Airdate: Wed, May 21, 2014
Basudeb Bhattacharyya uses x-rays and high energy magnetic fields to study proteins.
Predicting Fiber Digestion in Dairy Cattle
Airdate: Wed, May 14, 2014
David Combs explains the importance of the digestibility of foraged plants for cattle.
Juvenile Justice, Neuroscience and Legal Policy
Airdate: Fri, May 09, 2014
BJ Casey looks at ways to rehabilitate juveniles in the justice system.
The Role and Responsibility of the Writer
Airdate: Mon, Jun 16, 2014
Brad Schreiber talks about the artistic and spiritual satisfaction of writers.
Minimally Invasive Robotic Catheters
Airdate: Wed, Apr 30, 2014
Michael Zinn discusses robotic catheters used for minimally invasive surgery.
Thomas Carlyle on Heroes in Service of the Truth
Airdate: Thu, Apr 17, 2014
Booth Fowler channels Thomas Carlyle and explores Carlyle's 19 Century philosophies.
Linking Education and Neuroscience
Airdate: Fri, Apr 11, 2014
Edward Hubbard explores the relationship between neuroscience and education.
The Pre-Raphaelites and William Morris
Airdate: Thu, May 01, 2014
Booth Fowler discusses William Morris's appreciation of beauty.
Horatio Alger on Entrepreneurial Individualism
Airdate: Thu, Apr 24, 2014
Booth Fowler channels Horatio Alger and explores Alger's rags to riches philosophy.
Ralph Waldo Emerson on the Self-Directed Individual
Airdate: Thu, Apr 10, 2014
Booth Fowler channels Ralph Waldo Emerson and explores Emerson's 19th Century philosophy.
Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine
Airdate: Thu, Apr 10, 2014
Greg Landry reviews six medical ethics cases from his 30 years as a team physician.
Gender Verification and Sports
Airdate: Thu, Apr 10, 2014
Katrina Karkazis and David Allen discuss issues with gender testing of female athletes.
Paul Seifert's Wisconsin Farm Paintings
Airdate: Tue, May 06, 2014
Joe Kapler and Sarah Anne Stolte discuss Paul Seifert's artwork.
Modeling Head Injuries with Fruit Flies
Airdate: Wed, Apr 02, 2014
David Wassarman discusses how fruit flies are helping traumatic brain injury research.
Full Spectrum: The Promise of Light as Medicine
Airdate: Tue, Mar 25, 2014
Chukuka S. Enwemeka discusses medical uses for phototherapy.
Behavioral Concerns in Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Mar 22, 2014
Maria Stanley looks at underlying contributors which cause behavior concerns.
Skin Cells and Stem Cells to Study Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Mar 22, 2014
Anita Bhattacharyya explains how human stem cells can help with Down syndrome research.
The Grand Challenges for Engineering
Airdate: Wed, Mar 19, 2014
Ian Robertson discusses the origins of the Materials Genome Initiative.
Parents' Long-term Impact on Adults with Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Mar 22, 2014
Marsha R. Mailick discusses the importance of family to adults with Down Syndrome.
Bob Shank: Pioneer American Pilot
Airdate: Thu, Mar 20, 2014
Fred Stadler uses photographs and audio recordings to explore the life of pilot Bob Shank.
Wisconsin Women in the War Between the States
Airdate: Tue, Mar 18, 2014
John Zimm discusses the role Wisconsin women played in the Civil War.
Past, Present, and Future of Vehicle Electrification
Airdate: Wed, Mar 12, 2014
Ted Bohn discusses the technology used to power electric vehicles.
Why Belief in Miracles is Unjustified
Airdate: Wed, Mar 12, 2014
Larry Shapiro argues that people who believe in miracles are not justified in that belief.
Problems with the Cosmic Fuel Supply
Airdate: Tue, Mar 11, 2014
Aleks Diamond-Stanic explores the supply and use of gas, or cosmic fuel, in galaxies.
New Hormone-Receptor System in Plants
Airdate: Wed, Mar 05, 2014
Mike Sussman shares the discovery of a signaling pathway in Arabidopsis plants.
Monitoring and Supporting Children with Cerebral Palsy
Airdate: Sat, Mar 01, 2014
Ruth Benedict looks at ways to determine function levels for children with cerebral palsy.
A Population Perspective on Cerebral Palsy
Airdate: Sat, Mar 01, 2014
Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp presents the latest information on children with cerebral palsy.
Cerebral Palsy: An Integrated Approach
Airdate: Sat, Mar 01, 2014
Michael Ward offers an interdisciplinary approach for people with cerebral palsy.
Traces of Prescription Drugs Found in Lake Michigan
Airdate: Wed, Feb 26, 2014
Curtis Hedman discusses levels of contaminates found two miles offshore in Lake Michigan.
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Airdate: Tue, Feb 25, 2014
Kim Petersen explores behavioral and psychological changes associated with dementia.
Electric Organs in the Strong-Voltage Electric Eel
Airdate: Wed, Dec 11, 2013
Lindsay Traeger discusses the electrocyte cells which make electric eels electric.
Be Awesome Without Their Permission
Airdate: Thu, Feb 20, 2014
Alexis Ohanian explains the process he went through to co-found the online website Reddit.
The Centennial and Future of Cooperative Extension
Airdate: Wed, Feb 19, 2014
Richard Klemme shares the history of the 100 year old Cooperative Extension Service.
Collecting Civil Rights Manuscripts During the 1960's
Airdate: Tue, Feb 18, 2014
Michael Edmonds explores the civil rights movement archives in Wisconsin.
Biology, Business and the Brain
Airdate: Fri, Feb 14, 2014
William A. Linton discusses the past, present and future of the biotech company Promega.
Ukraine, Russia, and the International Response
Airdate: Mon, Mar 10, 2014
Yoshiko Herrera, Scott Gehlbach, Ted Gerber, Andrew Kydd and David McDonald discussion.
Canoes: The Art and Science of Hydro Dynamic Design
Airdate: Wed, Feb 12, 2014
Liese Pfeifer, James Steiner and Nick Molzahn discuss concrete canoes and racing canoes.
The Mysterious Story of "Lady Be Good"
Airdate: Thu, Feb 20, 2014
Dick Campbell shares the mystery surrounding World War II bomber "Lady Be Good."
The World's Largest Radio Telescope
Airdate: Tue, Feb 11, 2014
Eric Wilcots discusses the UW connection to the world's largest radio telescope.
Common Mistakes of Beginning Perennial Gardeners
Airdate: Sat, Feb 08, 2014
Zannah Crowe provides guidance for planting a perennial garden.
Five Steps to a Successful Prairie Meadow
Airdate: Sat, Feb 08, 2014
Neil Diboll explains how to create a backyard prairie garden or a large prairie meadow.
Growing Blueberries in Containers
Airdate: Sat, Feb 08, 2014
Vijai Pandian offers a soilless recipe for growing blueberries in containers.
Milwaukee Irish Fest and the Ward Irish Music Archives
Airdate: Wed, Feb 05, 2014
Barry Stapleton shares the history of the Milwaukee Irish Fest.
Bromeliad Evolution in the American Tropics
Airdate: Wed, Feb 05, 2014
Tom Givnish shares his research of bromeliads, a plant family which includes pineapples.
Outcomes in Adulthood for People with Autism
Airdate: Sat, Jan 25, 2014
Megan Farley discusses ways to support adults with Autism to achieve their goals.
An African American Life in Search of Justice
Airdate: Tue, Feb 04, 2014
Jody LePage shares the autobiography of Sylvia Bell White.
Did the Ancient Wisconsin River Once Flow East'
Airdate: Wed, Jan 29, 2014
Eric Carson shares recent findings that the Wisconsin River once flowed east.
Astrobiology at the UW Geology Museum
Airdate: Wed, Dec 18, 2013
Brooke Norsted offers a glimpse into the astrobiology exhibit at the UW Geology Museum.
William James and the Search for Life After Death
Airdate: Thu, Jan 09, 2014
Deborah Blum explores the history of William James and his search for life after death.
The Past, Present & Future of Your Television
Airdate: Wed, Jan 15, 2014
Bruce A. Johnson explains how technology has changed our television viewing habits.
Autism During Adolescence and Adulthood
Airdate: Sat, Jan 25, 2014
Leann Smith explores the transition from adolescence to adulthood for autistic teens.
Married Couples with Autistic Children
Airdate: Sat, Jan 25, 2014
Sigan Hartley discusses the marital challenges faced by families with autistic children.
Behavioral Screening and Intervention
Airdate: Fri, Dec 06, 2013
Richard Brown looks at advantages of Behavioral Screening and Intervention in healthcare.
Henry Lardy and the Institute for Enzyme Research
Airdate: Wed, Dec 04, 2013
Dave Nelson discusses Henry Lardy's contributions at the Institute for Enzyme Research.
A Brave New (Online) World: Emerging Technologies
Airdate: Fri, Nov 15, 2013
Dietram Scheufele explores ways to present scientific information online.
The Genetics and Genomics of Cranberries
Airdate: Wed, Nov 13, 2013
Brandon Schlautman discusses advances in Wisconsin cranberry production research.
Community Support to Individuals with Disabilities
Airdate: Sat, Nov 02, 2013
Paul White shares strategies for supporting individuals with disabilities.
Education and Support for Adolescents with Autism
Airdate: Sat, Nov 02, 2013
Leann Smith explores strategies for helping adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Science of IceCube: Beyond Neutrinos
Airdate: Wed, Oct 30, 2013
Paolo Desiati discusses the neutrino research taking place at the IceCube Observatory.
John Muir: The Wisconsin Years
Airdate: Thu, Oct 31, 2013
Daniel Einstein discusses the life and interests of naturalist John Muir.
Watergate and the Saturday Night Massacre
Airdate: Mon, Nov 25, 2013
Frank Tuerkheimer reflects on the Watergate scandal and the 'Saturday Night Massacre.'
The Fortepiano: From Enlightenment to Romanticism
Airdate: Wed, Dec 18, 2013
Trevor Stephenson explores the history of the fortepiano to host Norman Gilliland.
WPR Midday Show at Lawrence University
Airdate: Mon, Oct 28, 2013
Jonathan Fagan, 'Quartet Masque,' and 'Involuntary String Band' from Lawrence University.
Medication and Behavior Issues in Disabilities
Airdate: Sat, Nov 02, 2013
Maria Stanley explores behavioral issues and discusses the use of medications.
Teaching Math & Science to Early Learners
Airdate: Sat, Sep 28, 2013
Rosemarie Truglio, Rachel Connolly, Anita Wager, Edward Hubbard and Michael Harryman.
Climate Science, Populism, and the Democracy of Rejection
Airdate: Thu, Oct 24, 2013
Mark Brown looks at disbelief in climate science and suspicion of organized power.
Brain Science and the Military
Airdate: Fri, Oct 18, 2013
Jonathan D. Moreno explores innovations changing the course of modern warfare.
The History and Science of Meat
Airdate: Wed, Oct 16, 2013
Jeff Sindelar slices into the history of meat processing.
The Legacy of Ice-Age Winds, Forest and Prairie
Airdate: Tue, Aug 06, 2013
Joseph Mason explores the terrain of south central Wisconsin, as recorded by John Muir.
Relief Maps at the University of Wisconsin
Airdate: Tue, Jul 30, 2013
Melanie McCalmont discusses the relationship between the landscape and life in Wisconsin.
Managing Your Lawn the Wisconsin Way
Airdate: Wed, Jul 17, 2013
Doug Soldat offers tips for planting an environmentally friendly lawn.
Issues in Genetic Engineering & Food
Airdate: Wed, Sep 11, 2013
Tom Zinnen explores genetic engineering as an aid to the production of food.
Computer Simulation and Engineers
Airdate: Wed, Oct 09, 2013
Dan Negrut discusses using computer applications to understand complex systems.
Watergate, the Criminal Law and Ethics
Airdate: Fri, Oct 04, 2013
John Dean chronicles the break-in at Watergate and the subsequent historical implications.
Microbes and Diet, Digestion, and Disease
Airdate: Wed, Jul 24, 2013
Greg Richards explores the benefits of microorganisms.
The Scientist and the Lindbergh Kidnapping
Airdate: Wed, Aug 07, 2013
Adam Schrager discusses how the case of the kidnapped Lindbergh baby was solved.
Where Will Neurotechnologies Take Us'
Airdate: Fri, Sep 20, 2013
Clark Miller discusses the possibilities and pitfalls of advances in neurotechnology.
Shedding Light on Distant Galaxies
Airdate: Tue, Jul 09, 2013
Britt Lundgren explores ways to map the universe through the light emitted by quasars.
Pioneers of Ecological Restoration
Airdate: Tue, Jun 04, 2013
Franklin E. Court chronicles the history of the UW-Madison Arboretum.
Suspense and the Scientific Method
Airdate: Mon, Jun 24, 2013
Caroline Levine traces using suspense in writing novels to science writing.
Unlocking the Secrets of Why Black Holes Shine
Airdate: Tue, Jun 11, 2013
Cami Collins discusses the underlying physical mechanics of how stars and planets form.
Arguing America on 'Meet the Press'
Airdate: Thu, Aug 08, 2013
Solon Simmons analyzes American politics based on the television series 'Meet the Press.'
Building a Weather-Ready Nation
Airdate: Thu, Aug 22, 2013
Louis Uccellini explores ways that we, as a nation, can prepare for weather disasters.
Sustainability Via Synthetic Biology
Airdate: Wed, Sep 25, 2013
Brian Pfleger investigates sustainable synthetic alternatives for petrochemicals.
Who We Are as a Nation: Sister Simone Campbell
Airdate: Thu, Oct 18, 2012
Jean Feraca interviews Sister Simone Campbell.
When Faiths Collide: What Happens to the Common Good'
Airdate: Sat, Dec 22, 2012
Dr. Marty Martin discusses the need for global religious tolerance and understanding.
Leaders' Ways and Wisdom: Michael O'Halleran
Airdate: Thu, Oct 11, 2012
Michael O'Halleran discusses the history of globalization.
Contraception, Religion and the Affordable Care Act
Airdate: Mon, Sep 17, 2012
Matthew Bowman & Frances Kissling join Mark Brown to debate the Affordable Health Care Act
Mapping the Structure of Spiral Galaxies
Airdate: Tue, Sep 10, 2013
Andrew Schechtman-Rook explores how spiral galaxies form and evolve.
The Search for Life on Other Planets
Airdate: Tue, Sep 17, 2013
Margaret Turnbull searches for life in nearby planetary systems.
Father Groppi, Civil Rights Leader
Airdate: Tue, Jul 23, 2013
The story of civil rights leader, Father Groppi, shared by author Stuart Stotts.
Children with Down Syndrome in Preschool Programs
Airdate: Sat, Apr 27, 2013
Joan Ershler offers strategies for including Down Syndrome children in preschool programs.
Calendars in Medieval Life and Literature
Airdate: Mon, Jun 24, 2013
Lisa Cooper explores ways in which time was measured in the Middle Ages.
Electronic Literature & Tales of Computational Life
Airdate: Mon, Jun 24, 2013
Jim Brown discusses the history of computers as it relates to electronic literature.
How Vitamin Research Uncovered Essential Minerals
Airdate: Wed, Jun 19, 2013
Roger A. Sunde explains the discovery of essential minerals during research for vitamins.
Anticipation, Uncertainty, and Anxiety
Airdate: Wed, Jun 12, 2013
Jack Nitschke introduces the Uncertainty and Anticipation Model of Anxiety (UAMA).
From Gay Science to Theory Comix
Airdate: Mon, Jun 24, 2013
Jon McKenzie discusses Nietzsche's Gay Science and how it has been reintroduced through co
Orange Maize Provides Vitamin A
Airdate: Wed, Jun 05, 2013
Sherry Tanumihardjo discusses the benefits of Orange Maize.
Celestial Navigation in the South Pacific
Airdate: Tue, Jun 25, 2013
James Campbell tells of his trip across the Pacific Ocean using the stars for navigation.
Groundbreaking Discoveries at UW-Madison
Airdate: Wed, May 29, 2013
Dave Nelson presents an historical look at research discoveries at UW-Madison.
WeBIRD: Electronic Bird ID Database
Airdate: Wed, Apr 24, 2013
Mark Berres introduces the Wisconsin Electronic Bird Identification Resource Database.
Great Lakes Restoration Efforts
Airdate: Wed, May 15, 2013
Peter McIntyre discusses new approaches to restoring the Great Lakes.
Milwaukee Anarchists, Clarence Darrow, and Justice
Airdate: Tue, Apr 23, 2013
Dean Strang explores the 1917 Milwaukee bombing convictions appealed by Clarence Darrow.
Microgrids: A New Energy Paradigm
Airdate: Wed, May 01, 2013
Robert Lasseter explores ways to efficiently deliver energy.
Alzheimer's Disease in Adults with Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Apr 27, 2013
Brad Christian discusses the relationship between Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's' Disease.
Health Supervision for Children with Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Apr 27, 2013
Katie Williams discusses updated guidelines for the care of children with Down Syndrome.
Using Human Stem Cells to Study Down Syndrome
Airdate: Sat, Apr 27, 2013
Anita Bhattacharyya discusses brain cell formation in relationship to Down syndrome.
Chemistry Imagined: Connecting Art and Science
Airdate: Sat, Sep 28, 2013
Roald Hoffmann and Vivian Torrence explore the relationship between art and science.
The History of the End of the World
Airdate: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Peter Sobol explores cultural beliefs concerning the end of the world.
Celt, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian Encounters
Airdate: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Tom DuBois discusses the history and art of the Celts, Anglo-Saxons and Scandinavians.
Barriers to Climate and Energy Challenges
Airdate: Thu, May 09, 2013
Sharon Dunwoody, Dietram Scheufele and Kathy Kuntz discuss energy concerns.
High Throughput DNA Sequencing
Airdate: Wed, Oct 10, 2012
Joshua Hyman explores the impact of DNA sequencing.
Old Time Radio Drama: Forbidden Planet Decoded
Airdate: Sat, Sep 28, 2013
Norman Gilliland and the 9XM Players present the radio play, 'Forbidden Planet Decoded.'
Growing Grapes, Brambles & Vine Fruits in Wisconsin
Airdate: Wed, Apr 10, 2013
Rebecca Harbut bites into the history of fruit production in Wisconsin.
Social Justice and Flagship Public Universities
Airdate: Wed, Oct 17, 2012
Harry Brighouse suggests ways to better serve the disadvantaged at public universities.
Fallout: The Making of a Radioactive Exhibit
Airdate: Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Micaela Sullivan-Fowler shares the history and uses of radiation and radioactive elements.
Computers, Privacy and the Tor Network
Airdate: Tue, Mar 12, 2013
Roger Dingledine looks at implications connected to on-line surveillance.
Innovation and Criminal Justice in Wisconsin
Airdate: Sun, Mar 24, 2013
Walter Dickey discusses innovative approaches to the criminal justice system.
Thornton Wilder: Wisconsin Roots
Airdate: Fri, Apr 19, 2013
Penelope Niven and Tappan Wilder discuss the life and works of Thornton Wilder.
Computers, Privacy and the Government
Airdate: Tue, Mar 12, 2013
Jeffery Rosen discusses on-line surveillance.
The Principles of Collective Behavior
Airdate: Wed, Nov 14, 2012
Iain Couzin addresses how and why animals coordinate behavior.
Life, Death, and Archaeology at Fort Blue Mounds
Airdate: Tue, Jan 15, 2013
Robert Birmingham unearths stories from Fort Blue Mounds.
Preserving and Restoring the A.D. German Warehouse
Airdate: Tue, Mar 19, 2013
Peter Rott discusses the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed A.D. German Warehouse.
School Security and Crisis Preparedness
Airdate: Wed, May 22, 2013
David Perrodin explores ways to lessen the chances of violent attacks on schools.
Two Steinways Concert: L'Embarquement pour Cythere
Airdate: Fri, Jun 29, 2012
The Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo perform Francis Poulec's "L'Embarquement pour Cythere."
Two Steinways Concert: Suite #2
Airdate: Fri, Jun 29, 2012
The Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo perform Sergei Rachmaninoff's Suite #2.
Two Steinways Concert: Suite #1
Airdate: Fri, Jun 29, 2012
The Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo perform Sergei Rachmaninoff's Suite #1.
Two Steinways Concert: Ballet "Petrouchka"
Airdate: Fri, Jun 29, 2012
The Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo perform Igor Stravinsky's Ballet "Petrouchka."
Myelin Wrapping of Nerve Cells
Airdate: Wed, Jan 09, 2013
John Svaren discusses myelin and myelin-producing cells in the nervous system.
Strategic Planning in the College of Agriculture
Airdate: Wed, Mar 27, 2013
Kathryn VandenBosch offers a glimpse into the future of water and land resources at UW.
The Wonders of Physics 30th Season Celebration
Airdate: Wed, Mar 06, 2013
Join Clint Sprott as he celebrates 30 years of the Wonder of Physics.
Your Lawn: Organic, Conventional, or In-Between
Airdate: Sat, Feb 09, 2013
Sharon Morrisey offers choices for whatever level of lawn maintenance you prefer.
Annual Grasses for the Garden and Container
Airdate: Sat, Feb 09, 2013
Mark Dwyer suggests ornamental grasses as options in your containers and gardens.
Astrobiology and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
Airdate: Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Clark Johnson discusses life on earth and throughout the universe.
Badger Astronomers Spanning the Globe
Airdate: Tue, Feb 12, 2013
Eric Hooper talks about research projects UW astronomers are working on around the world.
Community Support to People with Autism
Airdate: Sat, Jan 26, 2013
Paul White discusses strategies for care and support of people with autism.
Prevalence Trends and Risk Factors for Autism
Airdate: Sat, Jan 26, 2013
Maureen Durkin focuses on risk factors and trends prevalent in autism spectrum disorder.
Psychiatric Comorbidity with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Airdate: Sat, Jan 26, 2013
Janet Lainhart discusses the relationship between autism and neuropsychiatric conditions.
Gardening With Native Plants in the Northwoods
Airdate: Sat, Feb 09, 2013
Patrick Goggin discusses tips for gardening in the northern regions of Wisconsin.
Living Longer Through Hormone Replacement Therapy
Airdate: Wed, Dec 19, 2012
Craig Atwood looks at the long term effects of hormone replacement therapy.
The Phosphate Crisis in Agriculture
Airdate: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
Patrick McLaughlin discusses the dwindling supply of phosphorus.
Dealing With Drought: Repair and Prevention
Airdate: Sat, Feb 09, 2013
Doug Soldat talks about ways to minimize the damage to drought ravaged lawns.
Dictionary of American Regional English, Vol. 6
Airdate: Wed, Feb 06, 2013
Joan Houston Hall discusses the next volume of the Dictionary of American Regional English
Tornadoes and Derechos in Central North America
Airdate: Wed, Jun 26, 2013
Jonathan Martin explores weather phenomena that produce tornadoes and derecho storms.
From the Age of Abundance to the Age of Scarcity
Airdate: Mon, Apr 16, 2012
Donald Worster theorizes that the age of abundance and growth has become an age of limits.
Insights into Campaign Music History
Airdate: Sun, Nov 11, 2012
Eric Kasper and Benjamin Schoening focus on the music used in presidential campaigns.
Gross National Happiness in the Kingdom of Bhutan
Airdate: Mon, Apr 16, 2012
Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba shares an alternative method for measuring the health of Bhutan.
The Philosopher, the Priest and the Painter
Airdate: Tue, Dec 04, 2012
Steven Nadler and Norman Gilliland discuss 17th Century French philosopher Rene Descartes.
Small-Scale, Low-Impact, High-Satisfaction Economy
Airdate: Mon, Apr 16, 2012
Juliet Schor discusses a new way of living together, producing and spending time.
The Arts and Sciences in the Year 2112
Airdate: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Lynda Barry discusses the future of the arts and sciences.
Finding Humanity on the Cambodian Killing Fields
Airdate: Fri, Nov 09, 2012
Patricia McCormick tells the story of a boy who survived the Killing Fields of Cambodia.
The Transformative Power of Information
Airdate: Mon, Oct 01, 2012
David Krakauer explores the implications of energy and information in the scientific world
Boston, Chechnya and Terrorism
Airdate: Tue, Apr 30, 2013
Ted Gerber, Andrew Kydd and Uli Schamiloglu discuss terrorism, Russia, Chechnya and Islam.
Buildings of the University of Wisconsin - Madison
Airdate: Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Jim Feldman shares the history of the buildings on the campus of UW-Madison.
Is Global Warming Causing Weather Weirding'
Airdate: Wed, Nov 28, 2012
Steve Vavrus looks at the unusual weather in Wisconsin and the Midwest during 2012.
Science, Technology and Public Policy
Airdate: Fri, Oct 05, 2012
Cora Marrett discusses the role science and technology play in society.
Energy, Scaling and the Future of Life on Earth
Airdate: Mon, Oct 01, 2012
Geoffrey West discusses how information and energy have shaped nature.
Lands for the Public: America's Best Idea
Airdate: Wed, Oct 17, 2012
Dayton Duncan delves into the history of public lands in the United States.
Lost Stories of Frank Lloyd Wright
Airdate: Sat, Nov 10, 2012
Ron McCrea, Sarah Leavitt, Mariamne Henken Whatley, Elissa R. Henken & Jonathan T. Henken.
The Science and Art of Recovery - Ep. 774
Airdate: Thu, Sep 27, 2012
Ben Sidran and Richard Davidson combine neuroscience and Jazz to liberate the mind.
From Diatoms to Electric Eels - Ep. 773
Airdate: Wed, Sep 26, 2012
Michael Sussman peers into the ways organisms work.
Madison 2112: The Resilient Idea - Ep. 793
Airdate: Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Scott Page compares traditional universities to MOOCS'massive, online, open courses.
Old Time Radio Drama: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ' Ep. 776
Airdate: Sat, Sep 29, 2012
Wisconsin Public Radio and the 9XM Players present 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
All Electric Lindbergh Flight ' Ep. 747
Airdate: Fri, Jul 27, 2012
Electric adventurer Chip Yates shares his passion for electric airplanes.
Wisconsin Under the Sea ' Ep. 768
Airdate: Tue, Sep 18, 2012
Norlene Emerson describes the watery world of Wisconsin during the Paleozoic Era.
Landscape Legacies of Land Use - Ep. 769
Airdate: Wed, Sep 19, 2012
Erika Mar�n-Spiotta examines the effects of human-driven changes in land cover.
Fill 'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations -...
Airdate: Sun, Jul 01, 2007
Takes a look at vintage gas stations as icons of architecture, economics and pop culture.
The Lithographs of George Bellows - Ep. 765
Airdate: Wed, Sep 12, 2012
Join James Pearson and Norman Gilliland for a discussion of the works of George Bellows.
The Rise and Fall of Teotihuacan ' Ep. 781
Airdate: Thu, Oct 04, 2012
Join Sarah Clayton and Norman Gilliland for a discussion of the ruins of Teotihuacan.
Improving Health Care Services in Ethiopia - Ep. 691
Airdate: Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Lori DiPrete Brown, Roman Aydiko, Katie Konkle and Sweta Shrestha discuss health care.
Discovery of the Higgs Particle ' Ep. 770
Airdate: Thu, Sep 20, 2012
Join Sau Lan Wu for a discussion of the recently discovered Higgs Particle.
Living Solar in the Suburbs ' Ep. 764
Airdate: Wed, Sep 05, 2012
Join Bruce Johnson to learn how to make you home solar powered.
The Bugs Have Gone Crazy ' Ep. 762
Airdate: Wed, Aug 29, 2012
Find out how bug populations have changed with Phil Pellitteri.
Viruses in Groundwater - Ep. 749
Airdate: Wed, Aug 01, 2012
Join Kenneth Bradbury to learn about viruses that contaminate our drinking water.
Archaeological Discoveries at Troy - Ep. 775
Airdate: Wed, Aug 01, 2012
Join Kenneth Bradbury to learn about viruses that contaminate our drinking water.
Roadable Aircraft Technology ' Ep. 746
Airdate: Fri, Jul 27, 2012
Join Joe Caravella, Jr. and Meridith Jaeger for a discussion about roadable aircraft.
The Open Source Aircraft Project - Ep. 745
Airdate: Fri, Jul 27, 2012
Learn about open source aviation with John Nicol and Meridith Jaeger.
Summer Chemistry Extravaganza - Ep. 737
Airdate: Mon, Jun 25, 2012
Science experiments with Bassam Shakhashiri, Rod Schreiner, Jim Maynard and Todd Hammes.
Clostridium Difficile Infections - Ep. 725
Airdate: Wed, May 30, 2012
Join Nasia Safdar to learn about healthcare-associated infections.
A Market Based Approach to Solving World Problems ' Ep. 679
Airdate: Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Learn about Fair Trade USA from President and CEO, Paul Rice.
Hunting Wild Yeast in Patagonia ' Ep. 682
Airdate: Wed, Feb 08, 2012
Join Chris Hittinger for a discussion about a newly discovered yeast used to make lager.
Vanilla, Orchids and Evolution - Ep. 680
Airdate: Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Join Ken Camerson to learn about the Vanilla Orchid.
History of Neurology at the UW - Ep. 761
Airdate: Wed, Aug 22, 2012
Join Andrew Waclawik to explore the history of clinical neurology.
Photographic Methods Before Photography Ep. 763
Airdate: Tue, Sep 04, 2012
Learn about image making before photography with Dan Fuller and Norman Gilliland.
American Women in Environmental History ' Ep. 767
Airdate: Fri, Sep 14, 2012
Join Nancy C. Unger for a look at women environmental activists in American history.
A Conversation with William Shernoff ' Ep. 772
Airdate: Mon, Sep 24, 2012
Join William Shernoff and Margaret Raymond for a look at Shernoff's law career.
Targeting the Beta-Cell in Diabetes Therapeutics - Ep. 766
Airdate: Wed, Sep 12, 2012
Learn about the role of insulin producing beta-cells in this lecture by Michelle Kimple.
Teaching Children and Youth with Autism ' Ep.677
Airdate: Sat, Jan 28, 2012
Join Linda Tuchman-Ginsberg for an overview of practices that serve children with ASD.
What the Wisconsin Idea Should or Could Mean ' Ep. 707
Airdate: Thu, Mar 29, 2012
Join Michael Olneck, Cory Mason, Todd Berry, Allie Gardner and Sara Goldrick-Rab.
Les Paul: Guitar Wizard - Ep. 756
Airdate: Tue, Aug 07, 2012
Join Bob Jacobson to learn what shaped musical giant and inventor Les Paul's career.
Tapping Geothermal Resources in Wisconsin ' Ep. 690
Airdate: Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Learn about the geothermal resources in Wisconsin from Dave Hart.
Turning a Website into a Company - Ep. 692
Airdate: Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Join Heidi Allstop to learn how her business to expanded from a website into a company.
Living in Antarctica - Ep. 738
Airdate: Tue, Jun 26, 2012
Join Reina Maruyama and Mark Krasberg for a discussion of their research in Antarctica.
Crystalline Polysaccharides to Biofuels - Ep. 727
Airdate: Wed, Jun 13, 2012
Join Raghu Yennamalli for a look at creating biofuels as an additive for gasoline.
The Future of the Allen Centennial Gardens ' Ep. 741
Airdate: Wed, Jul 11, 2012
Join Ed Lyon for a look at the Allen Centennial Gardens on the UW-Madison campus.
The Camp Randall Memorial Arch ' Ep. 739
Airdate: Wed, Jun 27, 2012
Hear stories detailing the history of the Camp Randall Arch from Daniel Einstein.
Panel Discussion on Cochlear Implants ' Ep. 736
Airdate: Sat, Jun 23, 2012
Ruth Litovsky and Samuel Gubbels host a panel discussion with cochlear implant recipients.
Clinical Perspectives on Cochlear Implants ' Ep. 735
Airdate: Sat, Jun 23, 2012
Join Melanie Buhr-Lawler, Jennifer Ploch and Michelle Quinn.
Sound and Word Learning with Cochlear Implants - Ep. 734
Airdate: Sat, Jun 23, 2012
Join Jan Edwards and discover how children with cochlear implants learn words.
Medical Aspects of Cochlear Implantation - Ep. 733
Airdate: Sat, Jun 23, 2012
Join Samuel Gubbles for a discussion on cochlear implantation and hearing loss therapies.
Cochlear Implants in Adults and Children ' Ep. 732
Airdate: Sat, Jun 23, 2012
Join Ruth Litovsky for a look at the auditory advances provided by cochlear implants.
Exploring the Impacts of Wildlife Diseases - Ep. 730
Airdate: Wed, Jun 20, 2012
Learn about wildlife diseases and how to minimize their impact from F. Joshua Dein.
Entrepreneurial Thinking and the Arts ' Ep. 697
Airdate: Wed, Mar 14, 2012
Peek behind the scenes of a local professional theater company with Jennifer Uphoff Gray.
Pediatric Cochlear Implants - Ep. 731
Airdate: Sat, Jun 23, 2012
Join Diane Heatley for a discussion about the history of cochlear implants in children.
The All American Girls Professional Baseball League - Ep.743
Airdate: Tue, Jul 24, 2012
Join Bob Kann to learn about Joyce Westerman, a professional baseball player.
World Wide Network of Lake Researchers ' Ep. 742
Airdate: Wed, Jul 18, 2012
Join Luke Winslow to learn about a global network of researchers collecting lake data.
Connecting Scientists & Lifelong Learners - Ep. 717
Airdate: Wed, Apr 18, 2012
Join Dennis Schatz for an overview of opportunities to enjoy lifelong learning.
Relearning to Balance After Stroke or Brain Injury ' Ep. 720
Airdate: Wed, May 02, 2012
Join Beth Meyerand to learn about a new device to improve balance.
Why Plants Are Weird - Ep. 726
Airdate: Wed, Jun 06, 2012
Join Christopher Day for a look at the differences between plant cells and human cells.
After the Russian Presidential Elections - Ep. 703
Airdate: Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Join Yoshiko Herrera for a glimpse into the reaction to the Russian presidential election.
The Student Entrepreneur: Founding Sconnie Nation ' Ep. 700
Airdate: Wed, Mar 21, 2012
Join Troy Vosseller, founder of Sconnie Nation, for a look at his company.
A Conversation with George Takei ' Ep. 728
Airdate: Fri, Jun 15, 2012
Actor George Takei talks about his life and career.
Community Turnover Across Space and Time Ep. 757
Airdate: Wed, Aug 08, 2012
Join Jessica Blois to explore species and community response to climate change.
Vernacular Architecture ' Ep. 758
Airdate: Thu, Aug 09, 2012
Discover a new way to interpret architecture with Anna Andrzejewski.
The Geologic Story of Four Lakes - Ep. 748
Airdate: Tue, Jul 31, 2012
Learn the history of four of Wisconsin's lakes with David Mickelson.
Diving the Wreck of the Appomattox ' Ep. 693
Airdate: Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Join Tamara Thomsen for a look at the Appomattox, shipwrecked in 1905.
The Great Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011 ' Ep. 698
Airdate: Wed, Mar 14, 2012
Join Harold Tobin and discover the causes of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011.
Aspergillus Can Kill Us'or Thrill Us ' Ep.672
Airdate: Wed, Jan 25, 2012
Discover the attributes of Aspergillus through Nancy Keller's research of the fungi.
The June 5, 2012 Transit of Venus - Ep. 713
Airdate: Wed, Apr 04, 2012
Learn more about the transit of Venus with Sanjay Limaye.
Legal Implications of Starting a Business ' Ep.701
Airdate: Wed, Mar 21, 2012
Join Troy Vosseller to learn about resources available to first time entrepreneurs.
Physics of the Wisconsin Idea - Ep. 718
Airdate: Sun, Mar 04, 2012
Join Clint Sprott and friends for a demonstration of physics in everyday life.
Darwin's Tree of Life ' Ep. 668
Airdate: Wed, Dec 21, 2011
Join David Baum for a look at Charles Darwin's theories on common ancestry and evolution.
How to Be the Next Michael Feldman ' Ep. 721
Airdate: Wed, May 09, 2012
Learn the secrets of Michael Feldman's successful radio career.
Interest in Today's Public Higher Education - Ep. 706
Airdate: Thu, Mar 29, 2012
Join Interim Chancellor David Ward for a look at higher education.
The U.S. at Home and Abroad in a Post-9/11 World ' Ep. 655
Airdate: Sun, Sep 11, 2011
Join John Hall and Donald Downs for a look at U.S. military operations post 9/11.
The Future of Academic Work in Public Universities ' Ep. 708
Airdate: Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Join Francis Schrag, Sheila Slaughter and Richard Vedder for a look at higher education.
Intervention for Adolescents with ASD - Ep. 675
Airdate: Sat, Jan 28, 2012
Join Leann Smith to learn about the support available for ASD adolescents.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Monkey Research ' Ep. 715
Airdate: Thu, Apr 12, 2012
Join David Abbott for a discussion of his work on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
UW's Dictionary of American Regional English ' Ep. 716
Airdate: Wed, Apr 18, 2012
Join Joan Houston Hall for a look at The Dictionary of American Regional English.
The Impact of Health Care Reform ' Ep.664
Airdate: Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Learn the history of Medicaid with Kevin Hayden.
Getting "Civilized" About Deficit Reduction ' Ep. 658
Airdate: Tue, Oct 18, 2011
Join Diane Lim Rogers for a discussion about tackling the nation's debt.
The John Steuart Curry Murals ' Ep. 695
Airdate: Wed, Feb 29, 2012
Join Dave Nelson and Lauren Kroiz to learn more about John Curry's murals at UW-Madison.
Unequal Access & the Missions of Public Flagships ' Ep. 709
Airdate: Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Discover the mission of flagship public universities according to Harry Brighouse.
The Science and Art of Making Sausage ' Ep. 722
Airdate: Wed, May 09, 2012
Join Jeff Sindelar and unwrap the secrets behind making sausage.
An Early Cahokian Colony in Wisconsin ' Ep. 702
Airdate: Wed, Mar 21, 2012
Learn why colonists from Cahokia settled in Wisconsin 1000 years ago with Danielle Benden.
Being a Restaurateur On Your Own Terms ' Ep. 689
Airdate: Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Discover Phillip Hurely's path to success as a restaurateur.
A Global Approach to Non-communicable Diseases - Ep. 666
Airdate: Fri, Dec 09, 2011
Join Dr. Jim Cleary for an overview of global health care.
Wisconsin's Driftless Region - Ep. 705
Airdate: Wed, Mar 28, 2012
Join Eric Carson for a look at the Driftless region of western Wisconsin.
Antiviral Drugs and Vaccines ' Ep. 723
Airdate: Wed, May 16, 2012
Join Holly Basta to learn why some vaccines work better than others.
100 Years of Cosmic Ray Discovery - Ep. 724
Airdate: Wed, May 23, 2012
Learn the history of cosmic ray research from Mike Duvernois.
Building Success in Nonprofit Enterprises ' Ep. 694
Airdate: Wed, Feb 29, 2012
Join Dennis Johnson to learn about financing in the non-profit community.
Governing Board Activism in the Public University - Ep. 710
Airdate: Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Join Michael Bastedo and Harry Peterson for a look at university governing board activism.
How Universities Became Economic Engines - Ep. 711
Airdate: Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Elizabeth Popp Berman and Sheila Slaughter discuss university research and the economy.
The Future and Challenges of Public Higher Education-Ep. 712
Airdate: Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Join this distinguished panel of experts as they discuss the future of higher education.
Making Art, Making War - Ep. 657
Airdate: Sun, Sep 11, 2011
John DeMain, Jane Simon and Valerie Laken discuss the arts post 9/11.
Islam and America: Citizenship and Democracy - Ep. 656
Airdate: Sun, Sep 11, 2011
Join Charles Cohen, Louise Cainkar and Asifa Quraishi for a discussion about citizenship.
20 Years of The Wisconsin Gardener - Ep. 683
Airdate: Sat, Feb 11, 2012
Celebrate 20 years of The Wisconsin Gardener with Shelley Ryan.
The Principled Politician: A Story of Courage - Ep. 699
Airdate: Thu, Mar 15, 2012
Join Adam Schrager for an inspiring story of courage and integrity.
Imagine: How Creativity Works ' Ep. 704
Airdate: Tue, Mar 27, 2012
Join Jonah Lehrer for an introduction into the science of creativity.
Satellites Over Wisconsin ' Ep. 714
Airdate: Wed, Apr 11, 2012
Follow U-W Madison's history as the 'cradle of satellite meteorology' with Steve Ackerman.
Vegetable Production Using Open Raised Beds ' Ep. 684
Airdate: Sat, Feb 11, 2012
Learn about growing vegetables in open raised-bed gardens with Noel Valdes.
Introduction to the Waisman Center ' Ep. 673
Airdate: Sat, Jan 28, 2012
Join Marsha Mailick Seltzer to learn the history and purpose of the Waisman Center.
Birdscaping in the Midwest - Ep. 687
Airdate: Sat, Feb 11, 2012
Entice birds to visit your yard with these tips from Mariette Nowak.
Deep Mulch Gardening ' Ep. 685
Airdate: Sat, Feb 11, 2012
Join Roger Reynolds to learn about deep-mulched gardening.
How to Succeed in College and Life ' Ep. 649
Airdate: Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Learn the secrets to success from Famous Dave's Restaurant founder, Dave Anderson.
Bragging Writes: Ten Great Wisconsin Writers ' Ep. 647
Airdate: Sat, Oct 22, 2011
Ronnie Hess, John Lehman and Margot Peters discuss ten of Wisconsin's great writers.
And Then Came the Liberators ' Ep. 646
Airdate: Sat, Oct 22, 2011
Join the book discussion with Kathleen Stokker, Solveig Shavland and Richard Quinney.
An Autism Panel Discussion - Ep. 678
Airdate: Sat, Jan 28, 2012
Explore the family dynamics related to autism. David George moderates a panel discussion.
Building IceCube, a Neutrino Telescope - Ep. 291
Airdate: Wed, Apr 08, 2009
Learn about IceCube, a particle detector that studies neutrinos at the South Pole.
Public Perceptions of Nanotechnology - Ep. 279
Airdate: Wed, Mar 11, 2009
Dietram Scheufele discusses how we talk about science and technology.
Tracing the Genetic Roots of the Modern Potato - Ep. 282
Airdate: Wed, Mar 18, 2009
David Spooner shares his research of wild and cultivated potatoes.
Opportunities and Challenges of Commercializing Stem Cell...
Airdate: Wed, Nov 19, 2008
Learn about stem cell technology from Michael West of BioTime Inc.
Wisconsin's Future Climate - Ep. 276
Airdate: Wed, Mar 04, 2009
Join Michael Notaro for an update on climate change in Wisconsin.
Halting the Progression of Neurological Diseases - Ep. 246
Airdate: Tue, Oct 14, 2008
Jeffery Johnson discusses research into cause and progression of neurological diseases.
The Iron Brigade in the Gettysburg Campaign - Ep. 266
Airdate: Tue, Feb 10, 2009
Lance Herdegen relays the story of the Iron Brigade during the Civil War.
Response of Wisconsin's Cold Water Fish to Climate Change...
Airdate: Thu, Mar 26, 2009
Matthew Mitro explains the relationship between cold-water fish and warmer environments.
Wisconsin as America's Laboratory of Democracy - Ep. 210
Airdate: Wed, Sep 17, 2008
Learn about the history of Wisconsin politics.
Best Prospects for Progress in Bridging Political Divides...
Airdate: Wed, Sep 10, 2008
David Broder discusses the U.S. election process.
Black Music and the Black Experience in Vietnam - Ep. 527
Airdate: Fri, Nov 19, 2010
Join Art Flowers, William Bell, Clyde Stubblefield and Lauren Onkey.
Biosafety, Compliance, and UW Influenza Research - Ep. 696
Airdate: Wed, Mar 07, 2012
Join Rebecca Moritz to learn about the safety precautions required for influenza research.
Investigations of Brain Connectivity in Autism - Ep. 674
Airdate: Sat, Jan 28, 2012
Hear about Andrew Alexander's research into brain connectivity.
Wisconsin Innovations - Ep. 671
Airdate: Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Hear about Wisconsin's inventions from Dave Driscoll and Joe Kapler.
Colors of Nature: Culture, Identity and the Natural World...
Airdate: Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Kimberly Blaeser, Debra Kang Dean, Maria Melendez, Lauret Savoy and Patrick Thomas--panel.
Mobile Devices for Research and Learning - Ep. 529
Airdate: Wed, Dec 01, 2010
Join John Martin and David Gagnon and discuss educational uses of mobile devices.
The Science Constellation at UW-Madison - Ep. 536
Airdate: Wed, Dec 29, 2010
Join Dave Nelson and Tom Zinnen to learn about science outreach--past and present.
A New Theory of Everything: Climate, Energy, and the...
Airdate: Wed, Jan 05, 2011
Join James Pawley for a historical perspective and a new theory of complex systems.
Picture the World with Kaleidoscope Dyes - Ep. 540
Airdate: Wed, Jan 12, 2011
Celebrate the advances in science through microscopy with Stephen Paddock.
Rampant Abuses in Russia - Ep. 542
Airdate: Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Join Tanya Lokshina for a look at human rights issues in Russia.
Chaos in Easter Island Ecology - Ep. 543
Airdate: Tue, Jan 25, 2011
Investigate the mysteries of Easter Island with Clint Sprott.
35 Years of Electronic Theater Controls - Ep. 544
Airdate: Wed, Jan 26, 2011
Listen to successful entrepreneur Fred Foster share his business experiences.
Hydroecology in Sierra Nevada - Ep. 545
Airdate: Wed, Jan 26, 2011
Follow the path of water through the Sierra Nevada landscape with Steven Loheide.
Sweatshops or Fair Trade - Ep. 546
Airdate: Fri, Jan 28, 2011
Join Dennis Dresang for a look into the world of manufacturing collegiate apparel.
Maple Syrup Education - Ep. 547
Airdate: Tue, Feb 01, 2011
Learn about Sisibaskwat--sugar maple time, with educator Ruth Ann Lee.
Constellations, Signs and the Zodiac: Are There Thirteen...
Airdate: Tue, Feb 08, 2011
Enjoy this look at the constellations and signs of the zodiac with Jim Lattis.
Building a Business and Crafting the Artist in You - Ep. 551
Airdate: Wed, Feb 09, 2011
Follow the success of award winning video and film entrepreneur John Roach.
Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives for Vulnerable...
Airdate: Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Focus on education--its benefits and inequities with Kaleem Caire.
Explorations in Chocolate - Ep. 552
Airdate: Wed, Feb 09, 2011
Explore how to make chocolate with Rich Hartel.
The Beaver Dam Eye Study - Ep.555
Airdate: Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Hear about Barbara Klein's research into age-related eye diseases.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Personal Perspective - Ep. 558
Airdate: Tue, Mar 01, 2011
Join Michael Hecht for a personal perspective on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Public Policy and Entrepreneurial Thinking - Ep. 561
Airdate: Wed, Mar 09, 2011
Join Katherine Sydor for a discussion of public entrepreneurialism and public policy.
Do Older Elephants Ever Forget' Aging, Memory and the...
Airdate: Wed, Mar 02, 2011
Learn about the genes that control learning and memory with Hilary Gerstein.
Wisconsin's Education Challenges - Ep. 568
Airdate: Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Julie Underwood, Mike Thompson, Joan Wade and Dan Nerad discuss education in Wisconsin.
The Mississippi River in the Civil War - Ep.567
Airdate: Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Join Hank Whipple for a look at the role the Mississippi River played in the Civil War.
Financing the Small Business - Ep. 569
Airdate: Wed, Mar 23, 2011
Join Keith Baisden for an insider's look at how to secure a small business loan.
Japan's Nuclear Disaster: An Update - Ep. 586
Airdate: Fri, May 06, 2011
Get an update on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor from Michael Corridini.
An Ancient Settlement In Brown County - Ep. 589
Airdate: Tue, May 17, 2011
Dig into the history of Pamperin Park North near Green Bay with Norm Meinholtz.
Disputing Astrology: 2500 Years and Counting - Ep. 591
Airdate: Thu, May 19, 2011
Follow the history of astrology with Peter Sobol.
IceCube: Toward Neutrino Astronomy - Ep. 588
Airdate: Wed, May 11, 2011
Learn about high-energy neutrinos at the South Pole with Stefan Westerhoff.
Designing Strategies for Cleaner Air - Ep. 602
Airdate: Wed, Jul 06, 2011
Join Tracey Holloway for a discussion of air pollution chemistry and transport.
The Rules of Sustainability - Ep. 606
Airdate: Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Discuss designing local rules to promote community sustainability with David Morris.
Sustainable Bioenergy in Wisconsin: How Could It Work' -...
Airdate: Wed, Jul 13, 2011
Gary Radloff and Carol Barford discuss sustainable bioenergy production.
Cluck: From Jungle Fowl to City Chicks - Ep. 608
Airdate: Tue, Aug 02, 2011
Hear stories about raising chickens in urban backyards from author Susan Troller.
Why Breastfeeding Matters - Ep. 609
Airdate: Wed, Aug 03, 2011
Join Anne Eglash and review the history of breastfeeding in the United States.
Daydreams That Changed History - Ep. 610
Airdate: Tue, Aug 09, 2011
Discover the dreams of William Harley, Arthur Davidson and Richard Bong from Pete Barnes.
Marching Down the Field - Ep. 612
Airdate: Tue, Aug 16, 2011
Learn about Curly Lambeau, Lucius Fairchild and their place in history with Stuart Stotts.
Creating Dairyland: How Cows Made Wisconsin - Ep. 613
Airdate: Wed, Aug 17, 2011
Explore and understand the history of the Wisconsin countryside with Ed Janus.
Nativist Propaganda in American History - Ep. 553
Airdate: Tue, Feb 15, 2011
Delve into the history of the anti-immigration movement with Mike Jacobs.
When Microbes Attack, Plants Fight Back: Recognizing and...
Airdate: Wed, Aug 24, 2011
Learn about microbes and plant pathology with Laura Helft.
New Systems for Electronic Lab Notebooks - Ep. 621
Airdate: Wed, Sep 14, 2011
Explore the need for good lab notebooks in this talk with Victoria Sutton.
The Birth of an Idea and the Birth of a Company - Ep.636
Airdate: Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Join Bobby Peterson and Erin McBride from ABC for Health and My Coverage Plan Inc.
The Geospatial Revolution: Transforming How We Map Our...
Airdate: Wed, Aug 31, 2011
Follow the geospatial revolution in technology with Jim Lacy.
Science and Craft of Growing Grapes and Making Wine - Ep....
Airdate: Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Explore the wine making process in Wisconsin with Peter Botham and Sarah Botham.
A Conversation with Gwen Ifill - Ep. 651
Airdate: Sat, Oct 29, 2011
Enjoy this conversation with Gwen Ifill, moderator of "Washington Week" on PBS.
Diagnostics Using Oil And Water - Ep. 654
Airdate: Wed, Nov 09, 2011
Join Dick Burgess to hear about the research going on at the McArdle Cancer Research Lab.
Catastrophic Geologic Events in Paleozoic Wisconsin - Ep....
Airdate: Wed, Nov 02, 2011
Learn about the geologic events that shaped Wisconsin with Patrick McLaughlin.
The Making of "Seaworthy" - Ep. 670
Airdate: Wed, Jan 11, 2012
Explore the medical history of seafarers with Micaela Sullivan-Fowler.
Developing New Space: The Only Local Initiative - Ep. 660
Airdate: Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Explore the local initiative philosophy of the Madison Children's Museum with Ruth Shelly.
Science and Engineering in WWII - Ep. 665
Airdate: Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Join Lt. Col. Todd Berge and Captain Scott Mobley for a look at World War II technology.
The Euro Crisis: Greece, Ireland, and the Future of the...
Airdate: Fri, Nov 18, 2011
Consider the economic and political sustainability of the euro with Mark Copelovitch.
Entrepreneurialism: A Family Affair - Ep. 652
Airdate: Wed, Nov 02, 2011
Follow Nancy Potter's entrepreneurial journey as a baker and bakery owner.
New Trends in Plant Disease Diagnosis Across Wisconsin -...
Airdate: Wed, Sep 28, 2011
Learn about the UW-Extension Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic from Brian Hudelson.
Voices of Labor and Social Justice in Wisconsin - Ep. 642
Airdate: Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Join Bruce Mouser and Paul Boyer to hear about the roots of labor activism in Wisconsin.
A Partnership for Addressing Environmental Issues - Ep.640
Airdate: Wed, Oct 19, 2011
Hear about the partnership between Heather Gates, Dadit Hidayat and Randy Stoecker.
The Laboratory of Democracy - Ep. 632
Airdate: Tue, Oct 04, 2011
Delve into state government reform in the early 19th century with Jonathan Kasparek.
Welcome to the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit! - Ep. 611
Airdate: Wed, Aug 10, 2011
Learn about the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit from Elizabeth Niblack-Sykes.
The Wreck of the Christmas Tree Ship - Ep. 667
Airdate: Wed, Dec 14, 2011
Explore the legend of the Christmas Tree shipwreck with Keith Meverden and Tamara Thomsen.
Frac Sands: Resources and Issues in Wisconsin - Ep. 663
Airdate: Wed, Nov 30, 2011
Learn about the mining of frac sand in Wisconsin from Bruce Brown.
Killer Clues: The Art and Science of Murder - Ep. 627
Airdate: Fri, Sep 23, 2011
Deborah Blum hosts a panel discussion with Beth Amos, Michael Stier and Melanie Hampton.
"Sustainable Growth" is an Oxymoron - Ep. 659
Airdate: Mon, Nov 14, 2011
Examine the impact fossil fuels have on climate and society with Rudy Baum.
On Human Obesity and the Interplay of Exercise and...
Airdate: Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Delve into a discussion on weight loss, diet and exercise presented by Dale Schoeller.
Violence, Restorative Justice and Human Rights - Ep. 601
Airdate: Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Join Janine Geske and Scott Straus for a look at justice in the U.S. and in Africa. "
The Story of Great Wolf Resorts - Ep. 559
Airdate: Wed, Mar 02, 2011
Join Kim Schaefer to learn the business model of the Great Wolf Resorts.
Entrepreneurial Thinking in Retail Design - Ep. 639
Airdate: Wed, Oct 19, 2011
Examine the location and redesign process used by McDonald's, as explained by Jim Carras.
People of the Sturgeon - Ep. 624
Airdate: Wed, Sep 21, 2011
Discover the sturgeon success story in Lake Winnebago in this talk by Kathleen S. Kline.
Developing Products that Serve Multiple Interests - Ep. 623
Airdate: Wed, Sep 14, 2011
Join John McHugh and learn about the business model used at Kwik Trip.
Improving Diet for Eye Health - Ep. 615
Airdate: Fri, Aug 26, 2011
Lower your odds of age related vision problems with these tips from Julie Mares.
The Serial Entrepreneur - Ep.630
Airdate: Wed, Sep 28, 2011
Follow the successes of entrepreneur Matt Younkle, founder of TurboTap and Murfie.
A Conversation with Cathy Dethmers - Ep. 620
Airdate: Wed, Sep 14, 2011
Hear from successful entrepreneur Cathy Dethmers, owner of the High Noon Saloon.
Geological Perspectives on Climate Change - Ep. 579
Airdate: Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Delve into the history of climate change on earth.
Portraits of Manhattan before and after 9/11: Voice of a...
Airdate: Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Join Richard Quinney and Susan Fox for a look at life in Manhattan before and after 9/11.
Imagining and Imaging Molecules - Ep. 619
Airdate: Wed, Sep 07, 2011
Learn about new developments in modern microscopy with Kevin Eliceiri.
Has American Politics Betrayed the Middle Class' - Ep. 641
Airdate: Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Explore the effects of the economic crisis in America.
Waking Sleeping Beauty - Ep. 532
Airdate: Wed, Dec 08, 2010
Discover how the creative process works at Disney Animation.
Madison: History of a Model City - Ep. 622
Airdate: Tue, Sep 20, 2011
Learn how Madison became the multifaceted city it is today.
Using Stem Cells to Make Tissues - Ep. 634
Airdate: Wed, Oct 05, 2011
Learn about the advances in stem cell research and tissue engineering.
Entrepreneurship and the Arts - Ep. 633
Airdate: Wed, Oct 05, 2011
Join Ben Sidran as he shares his experiences in the music industry.
A Visitor's Guide to the Milky Way Galaxy - Ep. 635
Airdate: Tue, Oct 11, 2011
Examine the redefined outline of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Humor and Other Healthy Living Practices - Ep. 605
Airdate: Fri, Jul 15, 2011
Discover positive psychology--living in good, healthy and positive ways.
Personhood & Near-Personhood - Ep. 576
Airdate: Mon, Apr 04, 2011
Explore whether non-human animals can be considered persons or near-persons.
Explorations from Music and Neuroscience - Ep. 628
Airdate: Fri, Sep 23, 2011
Explore the benefits of living in the moment and discover how jazz affects the body.
Old Time Radio Drama: The Time Machine - Ep. 629
Airdate: Sat, Sep 24, 2011
Travel through time with this broadcast of H.G. Wells' play, "The Time Machine."
A Historical Introduction to the Quantum Computer - Ep. 599
Airdate: Wed, Jun 29, 2011
Discover the history behind the need for a quantum computer.
The Centennial Study of Concrete - Ep. 557
Airdate: Wed, Feb 23, 2011
Learn the history of the century long concrete research project at UW-Madison.
B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet - Ep. 603
Airdate: Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Learn the ABCs of the Civil War with author Patricia Bauer and illustrator David Geister.
Eyeing Cells to Understand Age-Related Macular...
Airdate: Wed, Jun 01, 2011
Dr. Aparna Lakkaraju focuses on age and lifestyle related eye disease.
Madison In The Civil War - Ep. 595
Airdate: Tue, Jun 07, 2011
Stuart Levitan delves into the history of the Civil War and what it meant in Madison.
Modern Dairy Farming In China - Ep. 592
Airdate: Fri, May 20, 2011
Learn about the Chinese dairy industry with Dr. Pamela Ruegg.
A Midsummer Night's Brew: The Arts & Sciences of Brewing...
Airdate: Wed, Jun 22, 2011
Discover the ancient history of beer and learn about the science involved in brewing it.
Hasn't Everything Been Mapped Already!' - Ep. 596
Airdate: Wed, Jun 08, 2011
Cartographer Tanya Buckingham offers a glimpse into the world of map making.
Ethics and Efficacy of Experimentation on Animals - Ep. 556
Airdate: Thu, Feb 17, 2011
Join the debate about the ethics of experimentation on animals for research purposes.
HIV/AIDS Education Across Uganda - Ep. 570
Airdate: Wed, Mar 23, 2011
Melissa Breunig shares her research results regarding HIV and AIDS education in Africa.
Into Sunlight: The Connections of War and Peace - Ep. 572
Airdate: Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Dance and history come together in this study of two days during the Vietnam War.
The Cotton-Top Tamarin - Ep. 573
Airdate: Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Learn about the habits of the cotton-top tamarin, a small, South American primate.
Wisconsin and Prohibition: A Clash of Cultures - Ep. 616
Airdate: Tue, Aug 30, 2011
Booth Fowler discusses the history of the 18th Amendment and its effect on Wisconsin.
Prohibition: Choose Your Poison - Ep. 618
Airdate: Wed, Sep 07, 2011
Learn the history of Prohibition and discover how Americans attempted to thwart the law.
Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Crisis Management Ep. 574
Airdate: Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Learn what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.
Ten Chimneys: More Than A Great Museum - Ep. 577
Airdate: Tue, Apr 05, 2011
Learn about the variety of programs offered at Ten Chimneys.
Update on the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami - Ep. 581
Airdate: Wed, Apr 20, 2011
Harold Tobin discusses the Japanese earthquake and tsunami from a geophysical perspective.
Civil War Memories and Mementos - Ep. 582
Airdate: Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Discover the stories behind the Civil War artifacts at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
The Discovery of Bat White-Nose Syndrome - Ep. 562
Airdate: Wed, Mar 09, 2011
Investigate what's causing the fatal disease, white-nose syndrome, in bats.
Wind Turbine Generators: The Basics - Ep. 541
Airdate: Wed, Jan 19, 2011
Learn how wind turbine generators create electricity and where the power goes from there.
2,500 Summers on Nicolet Bay: Archaeological Excavations...
Airdate: Tue, May 03, 2011
Discover the archaeological history of Wisconsin.
Neuroscience And Public Policy - Ep. 585
Airdate: Wed, May 04, 2011
Explore the relationship between neuroscience, public policy and the law.
The Ancient Origin of Cystic Fibrosis - Ep. 590
Airdate: Wed, May 18, 2011
Dr. Philip Farrell discusses the history of the disease Cystic Fibrosis.
Pro Arte Quartet Celebrates 100 Years - Ep. 587
Airdate: Tue, May 10, 2011
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Pro Arte Quartet.
Fire, Fossils and Female Curators--The 160 Year History...
Airdate: Wed, Aug 26, 2009
Discover the history of the UW Madison Geology Museum.
Wisconsin Economic Forecast 2011: Narayana Kocherlakota -...
Airdate: Tue, Jan 11, 2011
Explore the role the Federal Reserve Bank played in the recession of 2007-2009.
A Global View of Diabetes - Ep. 427
Airdate: Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Linda Baumann examines the implications of increased diabetes diagnoses worldwide.
Understanding Public Attitudes Toward Controversial...
Airdate: Wed, Apr 21, 2010
Examine the elements that help shape our opinions of new scientific technologies.
LeMay: The Life and Wars of Curtis LeMay - Ep. 415
Airdate: Tue, Apr 06, 2010
Warren Kozak delves into the life and career of World War II commander Curtis LeMay.
The End of Nature in Wisconsin - Ep. 414
Airdate: Tue, Apr 06, 2010
Michael Goc discusses how we have manipulated and altered the landscape in Wisconsin.
Cordelia Harvey: The Wisconsin Angel - Ep.406
Airdate: Tue, Mar 16, 2010
Learn how Cordelia Harvey fought to improve hospital conditions for Civil War soldiers.
A Brief Look at Wisconsin's Agricultural History - Ep. 428
Airdate: Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Jerry Apps delves into the history of agriculture in Wisconsin.
Keeping Indoor Cats Healthy - Ep. 502
Airdate: Wed, Sep 15, 2010
Tony Buffington explains how to create a healthy environment for your indoor cat.
Conversations from Penn State: Allen Sack - Ep. 503
Airdate: Tue, Aug 31, 2010
Author Allen Sack discusses his claim that college athletes are not amateurs.
A Century of Farming with Horses - Ep. 441
Airdate: Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Look back to a time of horse-drawn machinery with author Jerry Apps.
The Scope of Civil Society and Community Benefits - Ep. 442
Airdate: Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Learn the basics about civil society with Barry Gaberman.
From Quill To Hammer - Ep. 439
Airdate: Tue, Jun 08, 2010
Learn about the history of the harpsichord with Trevor Stephenson.
Modern Neuroehabilitation - Ep. 440
Airdate: Wed, Jun 09, 2010
Look at the complexities of the human brain with Yuri Danilov.
Sustainable Thinking in an Age of Energy Challenges - Ep....
Airdate: Wed, Jun 16, 2010
Learn new ways we should be thinking about energy with Mike Dalecki.
Building Civil Society Through the Non-Profit Sector -...
Airdate: Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Learn about the importance of philanthropy in civil society with Barry Gaberman.
A Link Between the Rumen and Milk - Ep. 447
Airdate: Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Learn about the existence of rumen in milk with Elizabeth French.
Late-in-Life Mood Disorders - Ep. 445
Airdate: Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Discover new research on mood disorders in the elderly with Suzanna Waters-Castillo.
Show Sold Separately - Ep. 446
Airdate: Tue, Jun 22, 2010
See how new film promotion tools affect the reception of movies with Jonathan Gray.
The Poisoner's Handbook - Ep. 449
Airdate: Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Learn about the birth of forensics and its connection to poisonings with Deborah Blum.
Why Estonia Should Exist - Ep. 450
Airdate: Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Learn more about Estonia with Maria Ogrydziak.
Health Care Access: Community Needs and Approaches that...
Airdate: Tue, Jun 29, 2010
See how two different communities addressed health care access with Barbara Snell.
Mutualism and Pathogenesis - Ep. 452
Airdate: Wed, Jun 30, 2010
Look at the symbiotic association of bacteria to invertebrates with Heidi Goodrich-Blair.
The Role of Community Foundations in Building Civil...
Airdate: Thu, Jul 01, 2010
See how the concept of philanthropy has changed over the years with Kathleen Woit.
Youth Activism and Civic Engagement - Ep. 454
Airdate: Tue, Jul 06, 2010
Learn more about youth and civic engagement with Carole MacNeil.
A Decade of Lameness Research in Dairy Cows at the UW-SVM...
Airdate: Wed, Jul 07, 2010
Learn more about the issue of lameness on dairy farms with Nigel Cook.
How to Increase our Healthy Cognitive Lifespan - Ep. 456
Airdate: Mon, Jul 19, 2010
Look at causes and symptoms of dementia and ways to halt its effects with Craig Atwood.
Creole Wisconsin: Wisconsin's First European Settlements...
Airdate: Tue, Jul 20, 2010
Take a glimpse at Wisconsin's early Creole settlements with Isaac Walters.
Mental Exercises and Positive Aging - Ep. 457
Airdate: Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Discover ways to cultivate positive emotional responses during aging with Richard Davis.
Nuclear Weapons and the History of Modern America - Ep. 459
Airdate: Wed, Jul 21, 2010
Learn about the history of nuclear weapons in the United States with Jeremi Suri.
Resilience In the Face of Later Life Challenges - Ep. 461
Airdate: Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Learn the secrets behind successful aging from Carol Ryff.
Effigy Mounds of Madison and the Four Lakes - Ep. 463
Airdate: Tue, Aug 03, 2010
Look into the history and myths behind Wisconsin's effigy mounds with Robert Birmingham.
Office-Based Procedures of the Upper Airway - Ep. 462
Airdate: Wed, Jul 28, 2010
Look at practical exercises and procedures for airway problems with Seth Dailey.
Brain Changes Associated with Risk for Alzheimer's...
Airdate: Wed, Aug 04, 2010
Look at the neurological changes connected to Alzheimer's disease with Sterling Johnson.
Conversations to Have with Your Doctor - Ep. 472
Airdate: Fri, Aug 13, 2010
Discover new tips and advice for successful aging with Steve Barczi.
The Ku Klux Klan in Wisconsin, Part II - Ep. 473
Airdate: Tue, Aug 17, 2010
Discover the hidden traditions of Wisconsin's Ku Klux Klan with Mike Jacobs.
A Century of Farming with Horses - Ep. 441
Airdate: Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Join Jerry Apps as he traces the history of using horses for farming.
Improving Physical and Psychological Well-Being in Old...
Airdate: Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Learn how to cope with stress and aging with Sue Heidrich.
Water Quality Concerns in Africa - Ep. 476
Airdate: Wed, Aug 25, 2010
Look at concerns regarding Ghana's water quality issues with Joanna Skluzacek.
The Reason Dinosaurs Went Extinct - Ep. 477
Airdate: Tue, Aug 31, 2010
Explore the planet of Venus and learn how it has influenced the history of the Earth.
Wisconsin 2050: Lessons from the Great Depression - Ep. 479
Airdate: Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Look back at history for possible answers to current economic issues with Liaquat Ahamed.
Happiness 2050: Neuroscience, Education, and the...
Airdate: Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Discover how positive human qualities keep us and society happy with Richard Davidson.
Modern Neuroehabilitation - Ep. 440
Airdate: Wed, Jun 09, 2010
Learn about neutrons and the brain with Yuri Danilov.
What's Driving My Car' 2050 Biofuels and Other...
Airdate: Tue, Mar 16, 2010
Learn about our consumption of energy and biofuels with Tim Donohue.
The Physics of Sports - Ep. 481
Airdate: Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Discover the interplay between physics and common sporting events with Clint Sprott.
Using Genetic Engineering Against Cancer - Ep. 482
Airdate: Wed, Sep 01, 2010
Learn about ways scientists are directing patients' immune systems against cancer.
Is Vitamin D the Fountain of Youth' - Ep. 438
Airdate: Fri, Jun 04, 2010
Neil Binkley explains the health benefits of Vitamin D.
Wisconsin's Changing Insects - A view from the Diagnostic...
Airdate: Wed, Jun 02, 2010
Phil Pellitteri talks about new insect residents in the state and their impact.
How New Species Arise - Ep. 435
Airdate: Wed, May 26, 2010
Bret Payseur introduces speciation, the process by which new species originate.
The Skeleton Bridge Archaeological Site - Ep. 434
Airdate: Tue, May 18, 2010
Dickerson shares archeological artifacts from Winnebago County.
Why Third-World Migrants Will Disappear from the United...
Airdate: Tue, May 11, 2010
Jeffery Williamson challenges beliefs about labor, immigration and the economy.
Same Time, Same Station - Ep. 432
Airdate: Thu, May 06, 2010
Join James Baughman and Norman Gilliland as they discuss the early years of television.
Vaccines: Can You Imagine Public Health Without Them -...
Airdate: Mon, Apr 05, 2010
Peter Shult discusses vaccines and their role in developed and developing countries.
The History and Evolution of Chili Peppers - Ep. 484
Airdate: Wed, Sep 08, 2010
Learn all about the origins and evolution of peppers with David Baumler.
This Is The Home Of My Spirit - Ep. 488
Airdate: Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Learn about the life of prominent Winnebago artist Angel DeCora from Linda Waggoner.
The Role of Satellite Data in Preventing Aircraft...
Airdate: Wed, Sep 15, 2010
Mike Pavolonis explains efforts to prevent travel delays caused by natural disasters.
A Conversation With George Gialamas Ep. 489
Airdate: Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Learn about the path to becoming a successful entrepreneur from George Gialamas.
Host-Microbe Interactions Between Squid and...
Airdate: Wed, Sep 22, 2010
Learn about how bacteria may have positive affects on health with Margaret McFall-Ngai.
Oral History in Wisconsin - Ep. 505
Airdate: Tue, Oct 19, 2010
Learn more about oral history and its context in the state of Wisconsin with Troy Reeves.
Healthy Classrooms Foundation: A Student's Vision - Ep. 506
Airdate: Wed, Oct 20, 2010
Weston explains the processes required to create a foundation.
Badger Boneyards- The Eternal Rest of the Story - Ep. 509
Airdate: Tue, Oct 26, 2010
McCann talks about how his interest in cemeteries leads to the book "Badger Boneyards."
H.H. Bennett and The Wisconsin Dells - Ep. 494
Airdate: Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Williams introduces H. H. Bennett, a Wisconsin Dells photographer during the late 1800s.
How Bioluminescent Symbioses Benefit Animals -Ep. 491
Airdate: Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Ned Ruby discusses the relationship between bacterium and a host animal.
Sugar Shock: How Bacteria Uses RNAs to Deal With Stress -...
Airdate: Wed, Oct 06, 2010
Richards gives an overview of how organisms respond to stress.
Developing A Small Business: The Fundamentals - Ep. 498
Airdate: Wed, Oct 13, 2010
Lerner shares what you need to know to open a small business.
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery - Ep. 533
Airdate: Wed, Dec 08, 2010
Dr. Heisler, Dr. Millar and Dr. Sheyde introduce the Institutes for Discovery.
Religion, Education and the International Political...
Airdate: Fri, Dec 10, 2010
Amy Stambach explains the role of Evangelical mission work in Africa.
IceCube: First Light - Ep. 535
Airdate: Tue, Dec 14, 2010
Francis Halzen talks about the IceCube Neutrino Telescope, First Light and neutrinos.
Entrepreneurs in Documentary Filmmaking Ep. - 510
Airdate: Wed, Oct 27, 2010
Innovative methods of film making are discussed with Michael Camerini and Shari Robertson.
Discoveries from the National Science Foundation - Ep. 511
Airdate: Wed, Oct 27, 2010
Listen in on what happens behind the scenes at the National Science Foundation.
Back in the USSR: The True Story of Rock in Russia - Ep. 512
Airdate: Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Follow the path of rock and roll in Russia.
Eureka! An Interdisciplinary Meeting of the Minds - Ep. 531
Airdate: Tue, Dec 07, 2010
Learn about research taking place at the Institutes for Discovery.
Global Environmental Sustainability: What Can I do To...
Airdate: Wed, Sep 15, 2010
Learn how our everyday choices affect the global environment.
The Foreign Film Renaissance on American Screens - Ep. 487
Airdate: Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Learn about Americans' interest in foreign films from the end of WWII until the 1970s.
The Legacy of Mary Lou Williams - Ep. 492
Airdate: Sat, Oct 02, 2010
Honor the legacy of jazz musician Mary Lou Williams.
Entrepreneurial Thinking in Financing Public Universities...
Airdate: Wed, Oct 06, 2010
Join the discussion to find innovative ways to finance public universities.
Health and Disease in Western Uganda - Ep. 499
Airdate: Wed, Oct 13, 2010
Learn how health and disease connect people, monkeys and livestock in Uganda.
Ants, Agriculture and Antibiotics - Ep. 507
Airdate: Wed, Oct 20, 2010
Learn about symbiotic associations between nature and species.
Early Postcards of Madison - Ep. 513
Airdate: Tue, Nov 02, 2010
Follow the development of Madison through historic postcards.
How Drifting Continents Jumped from Fringe to Core - Ep. 528
Airdate: Tue, Nov 23, 2010
Follow the process of how new ideas become accepted by the scientific community.
Testing Chromosomes to Detect Diseases in Children - Ep. 526
Airdate: Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Discover what they test and what they find when you send specimens to the lab.
How the Brain Makes Up the Mind - Ep. 518
Airdate: Wed, Nov 10, 2010
Learn about the relationship between the brain and the mind with Michael Koenigs.
Promoting Green Power Among Diverse Populations - Ep. 517
Airdate: Wed, Nov 10, 2010
Learn what's being done to promote green power in diverse populations.
HH Bennett: His American Landscape - Ep. 516
Airdate: Mon, Nov 08, 2010
Learn about Henry Hamilton Bennet, early photographer of Wisconsin Dells.
The Progress of Genetics From the 1930s to Today - Ep. 514
Airdate: Wed, Nov 03, 2010
Follow the history and progress of genetic research.
Wisconsin Economic Forecast 2011: Scott Walker - Ep. 538
Airdate: Tue, Jan 11, 2011
Governor Scott Walker discuss his plans for the 2011state economy.
Microfinancing & Community Development - Ep. 525
Airdate: Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Explore how microfinance and microlending have the power to change communities.
African American Degree Attainment and The Nation's Big...
Airdate: Tue, Nov 16, 2010
Dr. Minor discusses higher education and quality of life in the African American community
The Aldo Leopold Legacy Center - Ep. 519
Airdate: Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Learn about the energy efficient Aldo Leopold Legacy Center in Baraboo.
The International Year of Astronomy - Ep. 285
Airdate: Wed, Mar 25, 2009
Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009. Learn what is new in the universe.
A Conversation with Errol Morris - Ep. 508
Airdate: Tue, Jan 25, 2011
Director Errol Morris is interviewed by Norman Gilliland.
Wisconsin Dairy Farms - Ep. 303
Airdate: Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Sarah Lloyd speaks on her research about life satisfaction on dairy farms.
Climate Change and Wisconsin Storm Water - Ep. 304
Airdate: Thu, Apr 30, 2009
David Liebl talks about stormwater in Wisconsin.
UW Students as Entrepreneurs - Ep. 302
Airdate: Mon, Apr 27, 2009
Christ Klundt discusses Study Blue and entrepreneurialism.
Brothers In Blood: The True Story of Ed and Alonzo...
Airdate: Tue, May 05, 2009
Author Les Kruger discusses his book about the Maxwell brothers.
Physics in the Kitchen - Ep. 305
Airdate: Fri, May 01, 2009
Andrei Varlamov discusses the physics behind cooking in the kitchen.
Health Impacts of Climate Change - Ep. 309
Airdate: Thu, May 07, 2009
Professor Patz looks at the biological changes extreme climate variations create.
Changes in Wisconsin's Weather Extremes - Ep. 310
Airdate: Thu, May 07, 2009
Steve Vavrus talks about extreme climate changes in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Wildlife and Climate Change - Ep. 312
Airdate: Thu, May 14, 2009
Martin and Meyer discuss how Wisconsin wildlife react to climate changes.
Biophysics and Neuroscience - Ep. 308
Airdate: Wed, May 06, 2009
Professor Meyer Jackson speaks about biophysics and neuroscience.
Illuminating the History of Light - Ep. 311
Airdate: Tue, May 12, 2009
Dr. Peter Sobol discusses the history of the nature of light.
Science Behind Wisconsin Foods - Ep. 314
Airdate: Wed, Jun 03, 2009
Cathy Vrentas talks about the science behind Wisconsin foods, like beer and cheese.
Climate Change and Wisconsin Forest Ecosystems - Ep. 315
Airdate: Thu, Jun 04, 2009
Hotchkiss and Mladenoff discuss the effect of climate changes in northern Wisconsin.
Investigative Journalism - Ep. 319
Airdate: Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Professor Deborah Blum discusses investigative journalism and talks about her career.
What's Next for Science Communication' - Ep. 322
Airdate: Thu, Jun 25, 2009
Professor Matthew Nisbet speaks about the future of scientific communication.
Cold War Human Radiation Experiments and the Media - Ep. 325
Airdate: Thu, Jul 02, 2009
Professor Susan Lederer tells about her career with controversial science methodologies.
Mazomanie Outreach Outpost - Ep. 327
Airdate: Wed, Jul 08, 2009
Catherine Woodward discusses a new project called "MOO", the Mazomanie Outreach Outpost.
Communicating Controversial Science - Ep. 320
Airdate: Tue, Jun 23, 2009
Professor Steve Ackerman talks about how to tell the public about weather and climate.
The Sound of Autism Spectrum Disorders - Ep. 329
Airdate: Wed, Jul 22, 2009
PhD student Lynn Gilbertson tells about her graduate studies in communicative disorders.
Glycomacropeptide Improves the PKU Diet - Ep. 332
Airdate: Wed, Aug 05, 2009
Denise Ney research looks at the nutritional management of Phenylketonuria.
Three Short Stories about Stem Cells - Ep. 336
Airdate: Wed, Sep 02, 2009
Dr. Kurt Saupe discusses using interventions to investigate pathophysiological processes.
Where Art and Audience Collide: Smashing Assumptions...
Airdate: Thu, Sep 24, 2009
Elizabeth Streb tells of her life growing up as a dancer and explains SLAM.
The Frankenstein Veto: The Story of Wisconsin's Partial...
Airdate: Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Fred Wade discusses the evolution of the partial veto.
Natural Resource Management in the Andes - Ep. 342
Airdate: Fri, Sep 25, 2009
Josh Posner speaks about his research work in the Andes.
Entrepreneurialism and the Media - The Future of Local...
Airdate: Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Tom Walker shares about the changing environment for electronic media and radio.
The Wisconsin Economy and the Entrepreneurial Imperative...
Airdate: Thu, Sep 24, 2009
Jim Haney discusses the state of Wisconsin's economy.
Entrepreneurialism and the Media - The Future of...
Airdate: Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Tim Kelley talks about the changing environment for print media and newspapers.
The Niche Entrepreneur - Ep. 346
Airdate: Thu, Oct 08, 2009
Chocolate shop owner Gail Ambrosius discusses starting her own business.
The Enduring Relevance of the Wisconsin School - Ep. 351
Airdate: Sat, Oct 10, 2009
A discussion of William Appleman Williams through several authors publications.
Fish Endocrinology and Aquaculture Research at the UW -...
Airdate: Wed, Oct 14, 2009
Terry Barry tells of research at the UW Laboratory of Fish Endocrinology and Aquaculture.
Music, Artistry and the Brain - Ep. 355
Airdate: Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Professor Russell Gardner discusses conjectures on music, artistry, and the brain.
Russia Update: Issues and Challenges - Ep. 357
Airdate: Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Professor Ted Gerber discusses the issues and challenges being faced by Russia.
The Indispensable University - Ep. 358
Airdate: Fri, Oct 16, 2009
Dr. Trani discusses land-grant institutions and their erosion in the 20th century.
Temporary Travel Office - Ep. 143
Airdate: Tue, Feb 26, 2008
Ryan Griffis speaks about the Temporary Travel Office.
Nuisance Algae in Lake Michigan - Ep. 140
Airdate: Wed, Sep 26, 2007
Harvey Bootsma discusses nuisance algae in Lake Michigan.
H5N1 Avian Flu and Swine Influenza - Ep. 146
Airdate: Wed, Mar 26, 2008
Allen Bateman and Christina Carlson speak about H5N1 Avian Flu and Swine Influenza.
Prevention and Early Treatment Strategies for Type 1...
Airdate: Thu, Jan 24, 2008
Brandon Nathan discusses recent studies on type 1 Diabetes.
Wisconsin's Forgotten Lost Battalion Heroes - Ep. 152
Airdate: Tue, Aug 05, 2008
Robert Laplander tells one of the great stories from World War I, "The Lost Battalion".
Exploring the Nanoworld - Ep. 154
Airdate: Thu, Apr 03, 2008
Kimberly Duncan and Katie Cadwell both speak about nanotechnology.
Cardiac Stem Cells and Heart Disease - Ep. 159
Airdate: Wed, Apr 02, 2008
Professor Gary Lyons discusses heart disease and cardiac stem cells.
Sharing The World of Science with Wisconsin and Sharing...
Airdate: Wed, Apr 02, 2008
Larry Meiller and Steve Paulson discuss their work for Wisconsin Public Radio.
The Power of Forgiveness - Ep. 162
Airdate: Tue, May 13, 2008
Robert Enright discusses his scientific research about forgiveness.
Rapid Cycling Brassica rapa (Wisconsin Fast Plants) for...
Airdate: Wed, Apr 23, 2008
Scotty Woody and Melissa Mohn use rapid cycling Brassicas to study plant growth.
Speeding The Application of Medical Research - Ep. 169
Airdate: Wed, Apr 30, 2008
Mike Grasmick talks about translational research and speeding up discoveries.
How Do Infants Learn Language' - Ep. 176
Airdate: Wed, May 28, 2008
Professor Jenny Saffran explains how babies learn language.
100 Years and Still on the Frontier: Astronomy at the...
Airdate: Tue, Apr 08, 2008
Jim Lattis discusses the history of astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Fitting Humans and Wildlife Into The Same Space - Ep. 182
Airdate: Wed, Jun 11, 2008
David Drake discusses urban wildlife in relation to humans.
Casper Jaggi: Master Swiss Cheese Maker - Ep. 183
Airdate: Tue, Jun 17, 2008
Jerry Apps discusses his book "Casper Jaggi, Master Cheesemaker".
Systems Biology and Systems Medicine - Ep. 184
Airdate: Thu, May 29, 2008
Dr. Lee Hood talks about systems of biology and systems of medicine.
Turning Pages- From Gels to Genes - Ep. 185
Airdate: Thu, May 29, 2008
Oliver Smithies discusses his research with genes.
Healthy Lifestyles in a Multicultural Community - Ep. 300
Airdate: Wed, Apr 22, 2009
Shiva Bidar-Sielaff discusses the influence of culture on views of healthcare.
Fighting Bob La Follette's Progressivism: Past, Present,...
Airdate: Tue, Sep 09, 2008
Nancy Unger talks about her book "Fighting Bob LaFollette, A Righteous Reformer".
Cutting Tobacco Induced Disease and Death - Ep. 187
Airdate: Wed, Jul 02, 2008
Mike Fiore speaks on the physiology, public, policy, and history of tobacco.
Integrating Physics Instruction With Music - Ep. 190
Airdate: Wed, Jul 16, 2008
Steven Collins talks about integrating music into physics education.
IRC's, WIMR's, and Armadillos: Medical Research...
Airdate: Wed, Jul 23, 2008
Paul DeLuca and the new $135 million Wisconsin Institue for Medical Research building.
Ecology of Grasslands: Implications for Biofuels - Ep. 192
Airdate: Wed, Jul 30, 2008
Randy Jackson looks at the potential of grass farming and the GLBRC.
Madison Weather Satellites: The Suomi Connection - Ep. 193
Airdate: Wed, Aug 06, 2008
Jean Phillips and Paul Menzel talk about the history of meteorological satellites.
The First Quarter-Century of HIV/AIDS - Ep. 196
Airdate: Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Pete Cohen speaks about the first 25 years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Doing DNA: A Midsummer Night's Metaphor - Ep. 195
Airdate: Wed, Aug 13, 2008
Tom Zinnen discusses DNA.
Badgerlink: Wisconsin's Connection to the World of...
Airdate: Wed, Sep 03, 2008
Karen Dunn, Ulrike Dieterle, and Betsy Vogel explain BadgerLink.
Entrepreneurialism in Society: Fair Indigo - Ep. 204
Airdate: Mon, Sep 15, 2008
Robert Behnke tells his story as an entrepreneur in relation to Fair Indigo.
Belle and Bob La Follette: Partners in Politics
Airdate: Tue, Sep 16, 2008
Author, Bob Kann talks about Belle and Bob La Follette and their lives in politics.
A Legacy of Ingenuity: Har Gobind Khorana - Ep. 206
Airdate: Wed, Sep 17, 2008
Aseem Ansari talks about Nobel Prize winner Professor Har Gobind Khorana.
Understanding Intellectual Property and Patenting - Ep. 208
Airdate: Mon, Sep 29, 2008
Laura Heisler speaks on intellectual property and entrepreneurialism.
Advancing Entrepreneurship in the Mature Organization -...
Airdate: Mon, Sep 29, 2008
Dave Anderson talks about entrepreneurialism while working for American Family.
The Voter and the 2008 Presidential Election Campaign -...
Airdate: Wed, Sep 24, 2008
Dr. Barry Burden lectures in a political series entitled "Getting to Purple".
Fill 'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations -...
Airdate: Tue, Oct 07, 2008
Jim Draeger and Mark Speltz speak about gas stations.
UW Madison's First Nobel Laureate: Joshua Lederberg - Ep....
Airdate: Wed, Oct 08, 2008
Professors Millard Susman and James Crow speak about Joshua Lederberg.
Given Darfur, Why are African Leaders Infatuated with...
Airdate: Fri, Oct 10, 2008
Professor Ed Friedman ponders the relationship between sub-Saharan Africa and China.
Aldo Leopold Foundation Presents: Earth Lessons - Ep. 215
Airdate: Wed, Oct 15, 2008
From the Leopold Foundation, David Orr and Andrew Revkin speak at annual book festival.
Dream Bikes: Corporate Exploration Into Social...
Airdate: Mon, Oct 20, 2008
Roger Bird talks about Dream Bikes of the Trek Corporation which he is president of.
What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur - Ep. 229
Airdate: Mon, Oct 27, 2008
Loren Mortensen shares his experience as an entrepreneur.
Cucumber Mitochondria Break All The Rules - Ep. 228
Airdate: Wed, Oct 22, 2008
Mike Havey, a breeder of cucumbers, discusses his research and unusual findings.
Horribly Odd Wisconsin - Ep. 230
Airdate: Tue, Oct 28, 2008
Erika Janik, author of "Odd Wisconsin", talks about her book.
Speciation and Baby Birds: Haitian Un-Tanagers - Ep. 231
Airdate: Wed, Oct 29, 2008
Mara McDonald explains the research being done at her laboratory of genetics.
Entrepreneurial Efforts Promoting Civil Society and...
Airdate: Mon, Nov 03, 2008
Barry Gaberman helps launch the Communiversity speaking series.
The 90th Anniversary of the Armisitice: Science in the...
Airdate: Wed, Nov 05, 2008
Professor Richard Staley talks abou tthe history of science in relation to World War I.
Future of US-European Relations in the Shadow of the Iraq...
Airdate: Fri, Nov 07, 2008
Professor Jeremi Suri discusses future US-Europe relations following the Iraq War.
Social Entrepreneurialism - Models that Promote...
Airdate: Mon, Nov 10, 2008
Nancy Christy answers questions about her two restaurants and consulting firm.
Darwinsism & Intelligent Design - Ep. 242
Airdate: Thu, Nov 13, 2008
Elliott Sober explores the evolution vs. creationism debate.
The Changing Nature of Employment and Work - Ep. 243
Airdate: Fri, Nov 14, 2008
Steve Pogorzelski discusses labor markets presently and in the future.
What We Know About Black Holes in the Universe - Ep. 244
Airdate: Fri, Nov 14, 2008
Dr. Sebastian Heinz speaks about black holes.
Media Ethics Beyond Borders' Journalism Ethics in the...
Airdate: Fri, Nov 14, 2008
Stephen Ward speaks about his role at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The Arts and Entrepreneurialism - Ep. 247
Airdate: Mon, Nov 17, 2008
Toni Sykes describes how she used her ideas and passions to start a business.
The Arts and Entrepreneurialism - Ep. 248
Airdate: Mon, Nov 17, 2008
Milanie Cleere discusses entrepreneurialism when developing new product lines.
Plant and Pathogen Interactions - Ep. 253
Airdate: Wed, Dec 03, 2008
Lori Adams-Phillips speaks about plant-pathogen interactions.
How Parents of Autistic Children View and Use Science -...
Airdate: Wed, Dec 03, 2008
Noah Feinstein looks into science education and the public's engagement.
Politics and Challenges of Immigration Reform - Ep. 255
Airdate: Fri, Dec 05, 2008
Ben Marquez covers the politics and challenges of the immigration reform.
Growing Tissue in the Laboratory - Ep. 260
Airdate: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
Dr. Wan-Ju Li speaks of his work with tissue engineering on muscle and skeletal tissue.
In Search of Stability: The Politics and Economics of the...
Airdate: Fri, Jan 23, 2009
Mark Copelovitch discusses the causes and responses to the global financial crisis.
Introducing Wisconsin's Initiative on Climate Change...
Airdate: Thu, Feb 26, 2009
Richard Lathrop discusses climate changes in Wisconsin.
Introducing Wisconsin's Initiative on Climate Change...
Airdate: Thu, Feb 26, 2009
Dan Vimont talks about climate changes in Wisconsin.
Harnessing Entrepreneurial Methods to Promote Education -...
Airdate: Mon, Mar 09, 2009
Jodi Bender Sweeney discusses entrepreneurial thinking and funding public education.
Harnessing Entrepreneurial Methods to Promote Education -...
Airdate: Mon, Mar 09, 2009
Paige Goldner talks about preparing for professional service in the non-profit sector.
Chasing the Ghost Birds - Ep. 281
Airdate: Tue, Mar 17, 2009
David Sakrison discusses his latest book.
Recent Evidence of Wisconsin Climate Change - Ep. 283
Airdate: Thu, Mar 19, 2009
Chris Kucharik discusses climate changes in a three part lecture series.
What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur - Ep. 284
Airdate: Mon, Mar 23, 2009
Laurie Benson speaks about what it is like to be an entrepreneur.
Response of Wisconsin's Cool and Warm Water Fish to...
Airdate: Thu, Mar 26, 2009
John Lyons speaks about the ecology and management of Wisconsin fish.
An Eco-Entrepreneur's Story Midstream - Ep. 289
Airdate: Mon, Mar 30, 2009
Dr. Sonya Newenhouse speaks about entrepreneurialism and the green movement.
Understanding The Financing Behind Projects - Ep. 290
Airdate: Mon, Mar 30, 2009
Tom Still talks about getting funding for entrepreneurial ideas.
Response of Wisconsin's Lakes to Climate Change - Ep. 292
Airdate: Thu, Apr 09, 2009
John Magnuson speaks about the impact climate changes are making on Wisconsin's lakes.
Responses of Wisconsin's Ecosystems to Climate Change -...
Airdate: Thu, Apr 09, 2009
Jack Williams speaks about the ecological consequences due to climate changes.
Entrepreneurial Thinking Among Non-Profits - Ep. 294
Airdate: Mon, Apr 13, 2009
Elizabeth Carey discusses entrepreneurial thinking in nonprofit organization.
Arts and Entrepreneurialism - Ep. 295
Airdate: Mon, Apr 13, 2009
Meghan Blake-Horst discusses entrepreneurial thinking in the local art community.
The Truths We Tell: Reporting on Faith, War and the Fate...
Airdate: Thu, Dec 02, 2010
Anthony Shadid discusses the war in Iraq with the prediction that it is far from over.
Digital Media and the Future of Schooling: A Look at the...
Airdate: Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Erica Halverson discusses media in the classroom.
Why Doesn't My Energy Come From the Sun' - Ep. 384
Airdate: Wed, Jan 13, 2010
Mike Arnold explains why our electricity doesn't come from the sun or sunlight.
Wisconsin in the Economic Recovery - Ep. 385
Airdate: Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Mike Knetter discusses the economic recession in relation to Wisconsin.
Plants and People, Carrots and Carotene - Ep. 387
Airdate: Wed, Jan 20, 2010
Philipp Simon discusses carrots, agriculture, and our human relationship with crops.
The Role of Community in Creating Possibilities - Ep. 388
Airdate: Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Margaret Wheatley teaches of collaboration techniques to solve organizational challenges.
Water Quality in the Madison Lakes - Ep. 389
Airdate: Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Trina McMahon discusses microbes affecting the water quality of Madison's lakes.
Climate Change and Health - Ep. 390
Airdate: Fri, Jan 29, 2010
Professor Jonathan Patz speaks of climate changes and environmental health issues.
US-European Relations Past and Future - Ep. 392
Airdate: Wed, Feb 10, 2010
Jeremy Suri discusses the relationship between the United States and Europe.
Weapons of Grass Destruction - Ep. 393
Airdate: Wed, Feb 10, 2010
Jim Kerns discusses his occupation as an Extension specialist working with grass and turf.
The Old Copper Industry in Eastern North America - Ep. 396
Airdate: Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Dr. Pleger discusses the origins of prehistoric metal technology in Eastern North America
Environmental Change in Northern China - Ep. 395
Airdate: Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Professor Joe Mason discusses his research of deserts in northern China.
Bismarck, the Scramble for Africa - Ep. 397
Airdate: Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Daniel Bromley on the Niger situation, Bismarck, and his book "The Scramble for Africa".
The Case of the Turbo Tap - Ep. 399
Airdate: Thu, Feb 25, 2010
Young inventor Matt Younkle talks about this first innovation, the Turbo Tap.
Hmong Refugee Resettlement - Ep. 402
Airdate: Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Fred Prehn discusses the migration of Southern Asians to Wausau in the 1980s and 1990s.
Biogeochemical Surprises in a Changing Climate - Ep. 401
Airdate: Wed, Mar 03, 2010
Ankur Desai's surprising lab results challenge dominate views of climate ecosystems.
Microbes in the Litter Box - Ep. 404
Airdate: Wed, Mar 10, 2010
Learn about toxoplasma gondii with research assistant Lindsey Moser.
AIDS in Africa and Global Health - Ep. 405
Airdate: Fri, Mar 12, 2010
Claire Wendlan discusses what is going on with HIV in southern Africa.
Touchless Automatic Wonder - Ep. 407
Airdate: Wed, Mar 17, 2010
Norman Gilliland interviews Lewis Koch about his book "Touchless Automatic Wonder".
Mosquito-borne Diseases: From the Laboratory to the...
Airdate: Wed, Mar 17, 2010
Learn all about mosquitoes from Professor Bruce Christensen.
Employee Owned Organizations - Ep. 409
Airdate: Thu, Mar 18, 2010
Jan Nichols and Patrick Kaeding represent HyVee, Inc, a successful employee owned company.
Primate Communication - Ep. 410
Airdate: Tue, Mar 23, 2010
Chuck Snowdon discusses the social learning and response to music of monkeys.
From Haiti to Rwanda: Engineering Innovations - Ep. 411
Airdate: Tue, Mar 23, 2010
Three engineers contribute to revolutionizing housing in developing communities.
Chasing Ghosts: Risk, Resilience, and Disaster in...
Airdate: Wed, Mar 24, 2010
Rick Keller recalls the tragedy of the devastating heat wave that swept Europe in 2003.
Groundwater in Central Wisconsin: Understanding the...
Airdate: Wed, Mar 31, 2010
Professor Bland discusses the current status of the groundwater in central Wisconsin.
DNA: It's Discovery, Structure, and Manipulation - Ep. 416
Airdate: Wed, Apr 07, 2010
Professor Nelson speaks about DNA from its early history to its modern role in biology.
Biofuels Sustainability: A Biogeochemical Challenge - Ep....
Airdate: Fri, Mar 07, 2008
Learn about the sustainability and benefits of biofuels from Phil Robertson.
Out of the O.R. and Into the Office: The Future of Upper...
Airdate: Wed, Feb 27, 2008
Seth Dailey describes the present and future state of upper airway office-based procedures
Conflict of Interest: When Faculty Start Their Own...
Airdate: Mon, Feb 18, 2008
Five guest speakers present about faculty entrepreneurs from personal experience
A Science and Religion Symposium: Neuroscience of the...
Airdate: Tue, Dec 11, 2007
Nancey Murphy and Richard Davidson connect science and religion
Ceramics from Late Woodland Campsites - Ep. 430
Airdate: Sun, Apr 04, 2010
Participate in the discovery in Northern Wisconsin with archaeologist Elizabeth Reetz.
Raw Milk Consumption - Ep. 426
Airdate: Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Learn about the controversial issue of raw milk consumption and what will Wisconsin do'
Adventures in Agricultural Development in Africa - Ep. 425
Airdate: Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Dr. Foltz will talk about his recent work in West Africa studying agricultural technology.
Warfare and Public Perception in 2050 - Ep. 423
Airdate: Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Join the discussion about the imapact of wars on our society.
Impact of Diseases on Field Crops and Food - Ep. 420
Airdate: Wed, Apr 14, 2010
Discover how field crops play a major role in Wisconsin's agriculture
Organ Engineering & Skin Regeneration - Ep. 135
Airdate: Tue, Feb 26, 2008
Learn about tissues engineering and skin regeneration from embryonic stem cells.
Keeping the Dream Alive - Ep. 125
Airdate: Tue, Mar 11, 2008
Gloria Ladson-Billings addresses the issues seen in public education.
Conflict of Interest in Clinical Trials - Ep. 138
Airdate: Thu, Mar 06, 2008
Learn about the conflict of interest in clinical trials with Paul DeLuca.
The Science of Halloween Candy - Ep. 103
Airdate: Wed, Oct 31, 2007
Rich Hartel talks about the production of candy
How Computer Games Help Children Learn - Ep. 102
Airdate: Wed, Oct 24, 2007
Computer games teaches children how to solve real problems and valuable life skills
Studying Tropical Cyclones with Satellites - Ep. 101
Airdate: Wed, Oct 17, 2007
Tropical cyclones, the research thats being done, and global warning by Howard Berger
Using Health Rankings to Improve Population Health - Ep. 118
Airdate: Mon, Dec 03, 2007
Explore how surveillance information is being used to improve population health.
Examining Disparities in the State and Federal Health...
Airdate: Fri, Sep 21, 2007
Cancer health disparities and mental health disparities and the research being done.
Astrobiology: Life in Space' - Ep. 186
Airdate: Wed, Jun 25, 2008
What in the heavens is astrobiology' Clark Johnson tells all.
The Lessons of DNA: Preventing Conviction of the Innocent...
Airdate: Wed, Jun 04, 2008
Co-founder of the Wisconsin Innocence Project John Pray tells us about the lessons of DNA.
The National Stem Cell Bank at UW-Madison - Ep. 168
Airdate: Wed, Jun 18, 2008
Derek Hei talks about the National Stem Cell Bank at UW-Madison.
What's Happening to My TV' Digital Television and YOU! -...
Airdate: Wed, May 14, 2008
The history of television over the years and the current movement away from antenna TVs.
Cannabis and Cannabinoids in the 21st Century: Medical...
Airdate: Tue, Nov 13, 2007
David Bearman discusses medical marijuana.
Beyond Knowledge Gaps: Media Campaigns and Socioeconomic...
Airdate: Mon, Oct 29, 2007
Learn how media campaigns and socioeconomic disparities in health behaviors relate
Identifying Risk Factors for Childhood Asthma - Ep. 112
Airdate: Tue, Nov 20, 2007
James E. Gern discusses the risk factors for childhood asthma
Walking Forward: Addressing Cancer Health Disparities...
Airdate: Wed, Nov 14, 2007
Learn about the Walking Forward project and the Cancer Disparity Research Partnership.
The UW Survey Center: 20 Years of Taking The Pulse of...
Airdate: Wed, Apr 23, 2008
Learn about the University of Wisconsin Survey Center and the research being done there
Pyrosequencing and Influenza Antiviral Resistance - Ep. 164
Airdate: Wed, Apr 16, 2008
Using pyrosequencing in research, and influenza and the efficacy of antivirals.
Take Two Onions and Call Me in The Morning: The Roles of...
Airdate: Wed, Apr 09, 2008
The health benefits of natural foods compared to pharmaceutical drugs.
Hummingbirds: From Your Yard to Costa Rica and Back - Ep....
Airdate: Wed, Mar 12, 2008
Learn about the Hummingbird Project and hummingbirds as they fly to Costa Rica and back
The Science of Chaos - Ep. 145
Airdate: Wed, Mar 26, 2008
Learn what chaos is all about from Clint Sprott
Envisioning Real Utopias - Ep. 137
Airdate: Wed, Mar 05, 2008
The "Real Utopias Project" investigates utopia as a discussion and as a real application
Ancient Glacial Lakes of Wisconsin - Ep. 133
Airdate: Wed, Feb 20, 2008
The history of Wisconsin's great glacial lakes
How Does A Thing Like That Work - Ep. 130
Airdate: Wed, Feb 13, 2008
David Willey demonstrates Newton's three Laws with fun physics experiments
The Wisconsin Immigrant Experience: A View from Language...
Airdate: Tue, Jun 03, 2008
Language as a window onto the immigrant experience, past and present
Wisconsin's First Mound Builders - Ep. 175
Airdate: Tue, May 20, 2008
John H. Broihahn talks about mound and burial-mound building development in Wisconsin
Stephen Babcock, E. B. Hart, and the Wisconsin - Ep. 345
Airdate: Tue, Oct 06, 2009
Contributions to science from the University of Wisconsin's Stephen Babcock and E.B. Hart
A Recipe for Success: Lizzie Kander and Her Cookbook -...
Airdate: Tue, Aug 18, 2009
Stories about Lizzie Kander, Milwaukee's early 20th century culinary wonder.
The Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project - Ep....
Airdate: Tue, Aug 04, 2009
Lincoln's life pre-presidency and his larger historical context with original materials
Voices from the Heart of the Land - Ep. 328
Airdate: Tue, Jul 21, 2009
The experiences of growing up around Arena township in southern Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Ice Cream Production - Ep. 317
Airdate: Tue, Jun 16, 2009
Learn about Wisconsin ice cream production at Babcock Hall.
A Man Called Baraboo - Ep. 313
Airdate: Tue, Jun 02, 2009
Mark Tully gives a first-person multi-media presentation of "A Man Called Baraboo."
Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac and Climate Change -...
Airdate: Tue, Apr 21, 2009
The consequences of a warmer climate for wildlife in Wisconsin
Frank J. Hess Cooperage - Ep. 272
Airdate: Tue, Feb 17, 2009
The history of Wisconsin's largest cooperage, Frank J. Hess & Sons Cooperage
Frank Lloyd Wright: Translating a Uniquely American Home...
Airdate: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
Frank Lloyd Wright's ideas about an appropriate American house form into actual design.
Madison Women Remember: Making an Oral History Book - Ep....
Airdate: Tue, Mar 02, 2010
Sarah White shares her oral history collection to celebrate Madison's Sesquicentennial.
The Ku Klux Klan in Wisconsin 1920-1930 - Ep. 394
Airdate: Tue, Feb 16, 2010
The history of the Ku Klux Klan in Wisconsin during the 1920s.
Wisconsin English Words - Ep. 386
Airdate: Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Wisconsin words and how various ethnic and cultural groups have influenced our speech.
YOUR Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene: More Than...
Airdate: Wed, Dec 12, 2007
How does the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene affect the people of Wisconsin'
The New Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center - Ep. 107
Airdate: Wed, Dec 19, 2007
Learn about the bioenergy-related work of the GLBRC.
The Dominant Animal: Human Evolution and the Environment...
Airdate: Sun, Oct 19, 2008
Paul Ehrlich brings a message about the earth's inability to support life as we know it.
Picturing Indians: Photographic Encounters and Tourist...
Airdate: Fri, Oct 17, 2008
Learn the Ho-Chunk perspective on Steven Hoelscher's recent book.
Sports & Resistance, Meet Sudden Anthem - Ep. 214
Airdate: Wed, Oct 15, 2008
Explore consequential links between sports and politics in America.
People of the Sturgeon - Ep. 363
Airdate: Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Winnebago sturgeon population is thriving through the dedicated efforts of the community.
Physics of the Cosmos - Ep. 362
Airdate: Sun, Feb 15, 2009
Learn about the physics of cosmos by watching entertaining and educational demonstrations.
America During the Great Depression - Ep. 353
Airdate: Sun, Oct 11, 2009
A panel of authors discuss the Great Depression.
Two Wisconsin Authors - Ep. 352
Airdate: Sat, Oct 10, 2009
Authors Jane Hamilton and David Rhodes present excerpts from their latest works.
Science & Decision Making - Ep. 348
Airdate: Fri, Oct 09, 2009
Learn about what can science teach us about decision-making.
Abraham Lincoln and the Second Founding of the American...
Airdate: Thu, Feb 12, 2009
Lincoln played a role in reformulating many of the most basic aspects of American life.
Humanities in the Public - Ep. 268
Airdate: Wed, Feb 11, 2009
Chancellor Martin discusses the value of humanities for public.
Learning and Virtual Worlds: The Education Benefits of...
Airdate: Tue, Feb 10, 2009
Massively multiplayer online games may be among the most promising new teaching methods.
Molecular Biology of Breast Cancer - Ep. 264
Airdate: Wed, Feb 04, 2009
Dr. Gould's laboratory focuses on breast cancer genetics.
A Freedom Journey to the Milton House - Ep. 263
Airdate: Tue, Feb 03, 2009
Underground Railroad went through a house in Milton, which is now a museum.
Wildlife Disease and Why You Should Care - Ep. 262
Airdate: Wed, Jan 28, 2009
Learn about biological and other impacts for society associated with wildlife disease.
Allen Centennial Gardens' Vision: Tribute to the Past,...
Airdate: Wed, Jan 07, 2009
Learn the history the Allen Centennial Gardens and how they will adopt to changing needs.
Spirits in the Hills - Ep. 365
Airdate: Tue, Oct 27, 2009
Sara Rath recalls the history of Wonewoc Spiritualist Camp.
The Life and Death of the S.S. Wisconsin - Ep. 368
Airdate: Tue, Nov 03, 2009
Hank Whipple shares the story of S.S. Wisconsin.
New Routes to Community Health - Ep. 369
Airdate: Thu, Nov 05, 2009
Integrating immigrants into work and social life is key to building healthy communities.
Back in the World: Portraits of Wisconsin Vietnam...
Airdate: Wed, Nov 11, 2009
A panel of Vietnam veterans discuss Jim Gill's portraits of veterans and the Vietnam war.
Is Organic/Fair-trade Agriculture Sustainable' - Ep. 374
Airdate: Fri, Nov 13, 2009
Jeremy Weber analyses flaws in the Fair Trade system.
Hungry for Wisconsin - Ep. 378
Airdate: Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Mary Bergin presents her Wisconsin guide for the hungry traveler.
Government Programs and Entrepreneurialism - Ep. 379
Airdate: Thu, Dec 03, 2009
Richard Leinenkugel highlights entrepreneurial successes.
Chocolate and Compound Coatings - Ep. 382
Airdate: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Explore the characteristics and production of chocolate.
The Changing Nature of Television News - Ep. 593
Airdate: Wed, Apr 27, 2011
A panel of TV news experts discusses the challenges and opportunities facing TV news.
Science and Craft of Growing Grapes and Making Wine - Ep....
Airdate: Wed, Apr 27, 2011
A panel of TV news experts discusses the challenges and opportunities facing TV news.
Science and Engineering in WWII - Ep. 665
Airdate: Wed, Apr 27, 2011
A panel of TV news experts discusses the challenges and opportunities facing TV news.
