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How to reduce work stress; and the IceCube observatory at the South Pole gets an upgrade
We talk to the author of the new book “Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life.” Then, we talk to two UW-Madison researchers w…
11 hours ago
Medically Tailored Meals; New foods at American Family Field; The latest in restaurant technology; “The New Rules of Dining Out”
We talk about a new program providing patients with healthy food. Then, it's off to American Family Field for news on the latest ballpark food offeri…
1 day, 12 hours ago
Garden Talk: Successful transplanting; DNR tree update for 2026
It’s an exciting time in the garden! Lis Friemoth is back to talk about transplanting annuals and perennials. Then Paul Cigan checks in with a tree i…
4 days, 11 hours ago
Consumer protection, and consumer product reviews
Better money management skills can foil fraudsters, say our guests from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Then,…
5 days, 11 hours ago
Agricultural education and FFA in Wisconsin; Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin celebrates 40 years; Springtime birding
First, we talk about the Wisconsin FFA. Then, David Clutter and Shelly Torkelson join to talk about the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s 4…
6 days, 11 hours ago
UW Space Place to close; Badgers women’s hockey team dominates; and what to love about jury duty
Retired UW Space Place Director Jim Lattis talks about the impending closure of the astronomy center. Then, we ask for the secret to the success of t…
1 week ago
‘A Little History of the Earth;’ Welcoming spring with Weather Guy Steve Ackerman
Author and physical geographer Jamie Woodward joins us to share the epic of Earth’s evolution, from its beginning to present day. We talk about his b…
1 week, 1 day ago
Garden Talk: How to transform your yard into a thriving and productive ecosystem; Strategies for easier, greener, more joyful gardening as we age
We talk to two authors about their new books, first how to change your traditional landscape into an interconnected ecosystem. Then we look at how to…
1 week, 4 days ago
Get your car inspected this spring; and where to find new electric-vehicle charging stations
We’re encouraged to have thorough inspections of our vehicles every spring. Retired mechanic Jim Ward tells us why. Then we talk to Wisconsin Departm…
1 week, 5 days ago
Exploring nuclear energy opportunities in Wisconsin; Death cap mushroom research; Wood turtle conservation
We talk about nuclear energy research and development in Wisconsin. Then, UW-Madison professors Anne Pringle and Nancy Keller join us to talk about t…
1 week, 6 days ago