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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.
January 26, 2024Ojibwe storytelling traditions, Fact checking with AI, Hospital closures, Junk mailWe highlight a yearly video series of oral history and stories from the Ojibwe culture. Then, research shows artificial intelligence is a poor fact checker. Then, northern and western Wisconsin communities are experiencing several hospital closures. Then, we get tips on how to reject unwanted mail....more1h 27minPlay
January 25, 2024The first presidential primaries, State cheer and dance championships, Rising car and home insurance ratesWe analyze the presidential election amid the first state primaries. Then, we learn about the rigor involved in Wisconsin cheer and dance competitions. Then, we examine the projected continued increases of car and home insurance rates....more1h 27minPlay
January 24, 2024State of the State address, Protecting water from farm runoff, The oldest Team USA snowboarder to win goldWe learn what Gov. Tony Evers proposed in his State of the State address. Then, we find out about efforts to minimize farms polluting water. Then, we talk to the oldest American Olympian, who won a snowboarding gold medal in Beijing in 2022 at age 40....more1h 27minPlay
January 23, 2024Wisconsin housing market news, Funding for substance abuse recovery, DIY advice from the Trans Handy Ma’amWe discuss the state’s housing market with two northeastern Wisconsin realtors. Then, we explore an effort to help people experiencing homelessness and opioid use disorder. Then, we talk with Mercury Stardust, known as the Trans Handy Ma’am on TikTok, about her new home maintenance book....more1h 27minPlay
January 22, 2024Childhood obesity, Electric vehicle stations, Vice president visits Wisconsin, Making tasty drinks without alcoholWe discuss legislation in the state Capitol aiming to reduce childhood obesity and expand infrastructure for electric vehicles. Then, Vice President Kamala Harris talks about visiting Wisconsin to advocate for reproductive rights. Then, we talk with a head brewer and a cocktail bar operator about concocting nonalcoholic beverages....more1h 27minPlay
January 19, 2024Podcasting workshop in youth detention center, US Sen. Ron Johnson, Gathering ideas for future programsA Dane County-based instructor discusses how an audio workshop seeks to help kids develop new skills. Then, we talk with Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson about the federal budget, border security and foreign aid. Then, we ask listeners what WPR’s “The Morning Show” should talk about next....more1h 27minPlay
January 18, 2024Efforts to reduce overdoses, Recouping birth costs, Salting roads with cheese brine, Snowmobiling trailsWe discuss how Wisconsin should use funding from legal settlements to reduce opioid-related overdoses. Then, we explore a program that collects money from unwed fathers to cover childbirth costs. Then, a Green County official explains how cheese brine is used on wintry roads. Then, we talk about snowmobiling safety and trails....more1h 27minPlay
January 17, 2024Kids’ mental health, Freezing Wisconsin lakes, Memoir of a labor leaderA new report by the state Office of Children’s Mental Health provides fresh insights on the well-being of Wisconsin kids. We discuss the report. Then, state climatologist Steve Vavrus talks about how climate change is affecting when lakes freeze. Then, we explore a new memoir of labor leader and activist Jesús Salas....more1h 27minPlay
January 16, 2024Regional chess tournament, New proposals to reduce human trafficking, History through the lens of objectsWe discuss the popularity of chess ahead of a regional tournament in Milwaukee. Then, an advocate responds to a package of legislative proposals to address human trafficking in Wisconsin. Then, we examine an effort to chronicle state history through objects, such as doorbells and heirloom ornaments....more1h 26minPlay
January 15, 2024How climate change is affecting everyday behavior, Growth of digital ministriesThe Washington Post’s Climate Coach offers advice for how Wisconsin residents could modify their own practices or choices as part of broader efforts to reduce global warming. Then, a panel of religious leaders discuss how churches are becoming increasingly tech-savvy....more1h 26minPlay
FAQs about The Morning Show:How many episodes does The Morning Show have?The podcast currently has 2,653 episodes available.