Built in the 1870s, UW-Madison's Washburn Observatory continues to provide new insights into the cosmos, and has always prioritized access to the public. James Lattis and Kelly Tyrrell, co-authors of Chasing the Stars , tell the story of the observatory and its discoveries.

Explore why acclaimed African American singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson became embroiled in controversy and denied a passport.

During its long history minor league baseball has produced a lot of bizarre occurrences. On today's show, sports announcer Tim Hagerty will share some of the most amazing and amusing of them.

Mindfulness techniques can transform lives in prison and aid with reentry.

Counterfeiting has been used as a weapon of war, and it's still very much with us in America today. But how practical is it to apprehend and who's doing the counterfeiting? And how can game theory be used to track it?

Exploring Dave Marsh’s book Kick Out the Jams provides an exciting window into 20th century music and political activism.

When all of the traditional difficulties of adolescence continue, what role do TikTok, YouTube, and other social media play in the establishment of healthy relationships?

How can teachers, counselors, and parents work together to help traumatized children succeed?

Madison Symphony Orchestra Associate Conductor Kyle Knox will provide some insights from one of Mahler’s best-known works.

Preschoolers often miss the lessons we think they learn from watching Clifford, Sesame Street, and other educational programs, while teens may use TV sitcoms to broach difficult topics with their parents. We explore the media's impact on us from childhood through adulthood.