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“The Morning Show” is a live, call-in program hosted by Kate Archer Kent that provides news and thoughtful conversation through a Wisconsin lens. We seek diverse voices on state and national news, art... more
FAQs about The Morning Show:How many episodes does The Morning Show have?The podcast currently has 2,653 episodes available.
February 03, 2022Growth in esports, Milwaukee mayor election, Prolific book readerState Sen. Lena Taylor discusses her campaign for Milwaukee mayor. Then a UW-Madison student shares their experience reading 365 books in a year. But first, we discuss the growth of esports in college....more44minPlay
February 03, 2022State of prenatal care companies in WisconsinPrivate prenatal care companies in Wisconsin are making big profits while Black infant mortality rates continue to rise, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation. We speak with a reporter about suspected fraud and an assistant professor about the state of prenatal care in Wisconsin....more44minPlay
February 02, 2022The state of Wisconsin's restaurants, Biden's appointments to the courtFirst, we talk with the board chair for the Wisconsin Restaurant Association about the state's hospitality industry. Then, we discuss President Biden's judicial appointments with a professor of political science from UW-Milwaukee....more44minPlay
February 02, 2022Caring for kids: Taking a look at family options for children including kinship, foster care and adoptionThere are around 7,000 children in Wisconsin’s foster care system at any given time, according to Children’s Wisconsin hospital. But a larger, unknown number of kids stay with relatives or family friends — a practice social service providers call “kinship care.” We explore the complexity of supporting children....more44minPlay
February 01, 2022Controversies surrounding 5G, Interviews with Milwaukee mayoral candidatesAirlines and wireless providers are at odds over new 5G networks. We speak with a science writer about a recent deal reached between two of the biggest players. Then, two candidates tell us why they should be the next mayor of Milwaukee before the upcoming Feb. 15 primary....more44minPlay
February 01, 2022Selling on social: How 'influencers' are making it big through advertising on Facebook and TikTokCompanies will pay close to $15 billion this year to have so-called social media influencers promote their products on Facebook, TikTok and other apps, according to Forbes magazine. We learn about how this social media market is changing advertising and what it takes to make it big as an influencer....more0minPlay
January 31, 2022State Capitol Report: Politics roundup, Librarians talk to legislatorsWPR's Capitol bureau chief updates us on the state's surplus, redistricting and more. Then, next week librarians from across the state will flood the state Capitol to share perspectives with legislators. The president of the Wisconsin Library Association tells us what's top-of-mind....more0minPlay
January 31, 2022How the pandemic is changing retirementAccording to the Federal Reserve Bank, more than 2 million more people have retired during the pandemic than expected. We discuss why that's happening and how retirement is changing....more44minPlay
January 28, 2022Changes in the ski patrol, Future of the SATWe talk with a ski patrol member about safety and trends in the profession. Then, a Washington Post higher education reporter explains how the SAT college admission test is switching to a digital-only format and a pending supreme court case....more44minPlay
January 28, 2022The political battle to attract Latino votersHispanic, Latino and Latinx voters are becoming a growing force in American politics. We talk with an expert on Latino politics about what might draw them to one party or the other. Then we hear from a conservative Hispanic and a progressive Latinx about what political messages resonate with them....more44minPlay
FAQs about The Morning Show:How many episodes does The Morning Show have?The podcast currently has 2,653 episodes available.