Route 51

Route 51

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Route 51 episodes

  • April 28, Let's Go Fishing
    Shereen Siewert welcomes Captain Barb Carey, president and founder of Wisconsin Women Fish, and Theresa Stabo, a natural resources educator with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, to explore the thrill of fishing as the official spring inland lake season approaches
    51 min
  • April 21, Research Your Home's History
    Shereen Siewert welcomes Vicki Ruthe Hahn, a retired librarian and genealogy consultant with a background in anthropology, history and research, for a discussion on how to research the history of your home and uncover its hidden mysteries.
    51 min
  • Jan. 6 & April 14, New Advances in Space Exploration
    Shereen Siewert welcomes Paul Thomas, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, and Wausau School District Planetarium Director Chris Janssen to discuss the latest in space exploration news and a preview of what to expect in the year ahead.
    51 min
  • March 24, Human Trafficking
    In January, Wisconsin Attorney Josh Kaul announced a new task force to enhance statewide efforts to combat human trafficking and provide support for survivors. The effort includes both law enforcement officials and victim service providers, who come together for a comprehensive approach to fighting these crimes, which have devastating impacts on adults and children in communities both large and small. Shereen Siewert welcomes Brenda Bayer, human trafficking program advocate at The Women's Community in Wausau, and Emily Zernick, victim services manager of the Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, for a discussion on renewed efforts to help identify victims, connect them to support services and hold traffickers responsible for their crimes at the local, state, trial and federal levels.
    51 min
  • March 17, Artificial Intelligence Explainer
    Shereen Siewert welcomes Vera Klekovkina, UW-Stevens Point associate professor of world languages and literatures, and Cary Elza, UW-Stevens Point associate professor of media studies, for an exploration into the world of artificial intelligence, its processes and its implications for the future
    51 min
  • March 10, Impacts of Marsy's Law
    Shereen Siewert welcomes domestic abuse survivor and victim advocate Nela Kaplic, as well as Wisconsin Department of Justice Officer of Crime Victim Services Executive Director Michelle Viste for a discussion about the impacts of Marsy's Law.
    52 min
  • Feb. 17, Afghan Refugee Update, 1 Year Later
    Shereen Siewert welcomes Eric Yonke, from the Ethiopian Community Development Council, and Dr. Erik Anderson, from the council’s co-sponsorship program, to reflect on the challenges and triumphs of refugee resettlement, one year after communities around Wisconsin began welcoming new neighbors from Afghanistan.
    50 min
  • Feb. 3, 100 Years Of WLBL
    Shereen Siewert welcomes Randall Davidson, former director of radio services, retired University of Wisconsin Oshkosh lecturer and author of the book “9XM Talking: WHA Radio and the Wisconsin Idea,” for a look at the 100-year history of WLBL and its evolution into the station listeners know today.
    49 min

About Route 51

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"Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the north-central Wisconsin area, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. Topics include…