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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.
August 15, 2022How federal aid for computer chips affects Wisconsin, Reports of teacher shortages near start of schoolWe learn how a federal influx of cash for computer chip production could affect Wisconsin. Then, weeks before students return to school, we explore reports of teacher shortages and efforts to grow the state’s education workforce....more44minPlay
August 12, 2022Women candidates, women leadersThough Republican Rebecca Kleefisch's campaign for Wisconsin governor ended this week, a record-breaking number of women are running for governor this year. We discuss the uptick with a scholar studying women in politics. Then, we learn more about the UW-Green Bay’s Institute for Women’s Leadership....more44minPlay
August 12, 2022Federal climate change policy, Port of Green BayFirst, we talk with a climate change scientist about Congress' budget reconciliation plan to fight climate change. Then, we hear from the Port of Green Bay's director about what's causing a rise in cargo shipping this year....more44minPlay
August 11, 2022The purge of Black teachers that followed desegregationThe U.S. Supreme Court decision that ended school segregation also had a destructive legacy, with the firing of 100,000 teachers and administrators of color who were replaced by less-qualified white educators. We talk to the author of a new book about how this troubling history resonates today....more44minPlay
August 11, 2022Predicting and preventing domestic homicide, Milwaukee housing acquisition fundsFirst, we speak with the national administrator of the Lethality Assessment Program about key indicators that tip law enforcement on possible future domestic homicides. Then, we hear from a member of Milwaukee-based ACTS Housing on using acquisition funds to combat a housing crisis....more45minPlay
August 10, 2022Railroad union president on labor disputes, The resurgence of organized laborPresident Joe Biden appointed a board to step in to avoid a strike of more than 115,000 railroad workers last month. We speak with the head of one of the 12 unions involved in negotiations. Then, we explore the recent resurgence of organized labor with a professor studying labor unions....more44minPlay
August 10, 2022Possible Rockford reproductive health clinic, State primary election resultsFirst, we talk with the Rockford Family Planning Foundation president about a clinic with abortion services opening near the Wisconsin border. Then, we hear a political scientist's take on Tuesday's primary election results and what it means for state politics and the November general election....more44minPlay
August 09, 2022State of Wisconsin's rural roads, highways and bridgesFrom summer road projects to electric vehicle infrastructure, Wisconsin's transportation secretary shares an update on the latest investments. Then, we talk with the president of the American Society of Civil Engineers Wisconsin section about the state of our roads and bridges....more44minPlay
August 09, 2022What younger golfers seek in a course, College debt forgiveness deadline loomsThe new owner of a Wisconsin golf course explains why attracting younger golfers to the sport is a key part of their business. Then, we answer questions about waivers to a federal student loan forgiveness program that are scheduled to expire in October....more43minPlay
August 08, 2022State Capitol Report: Election administration and environmental scorecardsAhead of Tuesday's partisan primary, we check in with the Portage city clerk to find out how election administration has changed in the wake of contentious elections and court battles over voting rules. Then, we learn how you can find out more about candidates' environmental records....more44minPlay
FAQs about The Morning Show:How many episodes does The Morning Show have?The podcast currently has 2,653 episodes available.