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WPR to simplify networks for news, music fans
MADISON – Following two years of analysis, audience research and planning, Wisconsin Public Radio is reorganizing its statewide service to help listeners more easily find and enjoy news and music on the radio and on wpr.org.
Beginning May 20, WPR’s two current networks – NPR News & Music and The Ideas Network – will become WPR News and WPR Music. The Ideas Network name will be retired and its…
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Conservative blocs unleash wave of litigation to curb public health powers
Conservative blocs unleash wave of litigation to curb public health powers
Through a wave of pandemic-related litigation, a trio of small but mighty conservative legal blocs has rolled back public health authority at the local, state and federal levels, recasting America’s future battles against infectious diseases.
Galvanized by what they’ve characterized as an overreach of COVID-related health orders issued amid the pandemic, lawyers from the three overlapping…
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"A new report from the Center for American Entrepreneurship ranks Madison 14th worldwide for venture capital deals per capita and 40th for venture capital dollars per capita". Reblog with caption 🙃
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Listening to History through the Radio Waves of WHA
A portrait of Aline Hazard at microphone ca. 1945 - ca. 1955. University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives Collection, S17342
By Noah Mapes (he/him/his)
My most recent project as a media processing assistant required me to listen to newly digitized audio files of WHA radio broadcasts which originally aired between 1920 and 1950. Though I only began listening to this audio in March, my relationship with the broadcasts began much earlier. When I was hired at the Archives in 2018, my first task was to go through our collection of transcription discs, catalog information about them, and check for damages. Transcription discs are grooved media like vinyl records but are aluminum discs covered in black lacquer and are much more fragile and degrade easily. Therefore, while I could interact with these discs, I was left to wonder what was on them.
Last year the Archives was one of 20 institutions awarded a Recordings at Risk grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). To my excitement, the grant supported the Archives’ project Preserving Rural and Women’s Programming on Wisconsin Public Radio (WHA), which involved digitizing 250 of the transcription discs which I became close with. Specifically, CLIR and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provide generous funding for the preservation of transcription discs containing WHA’s The Farm Program and The Homemakers Program. Subsequently, continuing my work with these discs and programs, I helped safely pack the discs to be shipped for digitization.
And so, a few months later, the transcription discs and their audio crossed my path again. Finally, my curiosity about the contents of these discs was quelled! I was given the job of listening to the digitized files and to continue recording information about the radio programs.
Having aired its first broadcast in 1917, WHA (the precursor to Wisconsin Public Radio) is one of the oldest and one of the oldest continuously broadcasting public radio stations in the country. Originating in the labs of the university’s Physics department, WHA was an early example of the Wisconsin Idea, broadcasting educational programs for the entire state. WHA’s 1933 mission statement began with two objectives: to serve agricultural interests of the state and to serve the households of the state. Certainly, The Farm Program and The Homemakers Program contributed to this mission.
The Farm Program was a daily report to Wisconsin farmers. Listeners heard weather reports, market updates, advice for crops, and discussions between university and community agricultural experts. Additionally, the program occasionally spotlighted the state’s 4-H Club. While exploring the digitized collection of The Farm Program, a picture of the state’s agricultural triumphs and concerns emerged. I heard about livestock prices, debates over corporate and family farms, and congressional plans to support farmers, to name a few topics. Perhaps the broadcast that interested me most was a roundtable discussion regarding if yellow-colored oleo, or margarine, is dangerous to dairy farmers and ethical for consumers.
The Homemakers Program is regarded as a spinoff of The Farm Program, aimed at women working on Wisconsin’s rural farms. The program provided information regarding home economics, self-development, and community service. The host, Aline Hazard, must be regarded as a key figure among the state’s storied broadcasting history. Hosting the show between 1933 and 1965, recording over 10,000 shows, she innovated the broadcasting medium. Whether reporting on location (a novel practice) or through dramatized scenes in the studio, Aline, and The Homemakers Program team, sought to bring education to a wide population of Wisconsin women and to make life at home a little bit easier. It is said that Aline became a companion to her listeners, and certainly over the course of this project her voice has become a companion to me.
Alongside The Farm Program and The Homemakers Program are digitized broadcasts, such as 4-H Club of the Air, Let’s Draw, BBC’s London Letter, and musical programs.
The transcription discs at the Archives and their audio have followed me throughout my time here. With each new interaction, my relationship to the collection grows and I am happy to finally be hearing the voices contained come to life. Moreover, I am happy that the Archives can share these newly digitized recordings with all our patrons!
Explore the collection here and for more information regarding the project and WHA, I suggest exploring Radio Pioneers in Madison and WPR’s Tradition of Innovation.
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The Preserving Rural and Women’s Programming on Wisconsin Public Radio (WHA) project was supported by a Recordings at Risk grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). The grant program is made possible by funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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⌐ ( zoey deutch. female. she/her. ) did you see RAVEN SCOTT at the street fair the other day? i’m pretty sure they live in WALDEN, so i’m not shocked they were there. the 24 year old is a RADIO HOST at WPRS, right? i heard that even though they’re CHARISMATIC & LOVING, they can also be UNPREDICTABLE & SELF-DEPRECATING. i don’t think they want anyone to know this, but SHE’S PEACEBRINGER - THE GRAFFITI ARTIST THAT HAS BEEN TAGGING BOTH TOWNS. i hope for their sake no one finds out. ( logan. she/her. 23. est. ) ⌟
raven, also known as punk rock princess -- uh, only to herself -- is a garbage fire personified. she’s made of blink 182, vodka, and cheetos instead of flesh and blood.
ever since she was a little kid she caused her mom and sister some real trouble. she got into fights at school and pulling hair was her favorite hobby when she was like 5.
it was pretty apparent early that she was going to do something artistic. she got one of those plastic guitar toys when she was a kid and she refused to play anything else. she was rewriting lyrics to dumb kid songs so that they’d be cooler. her sidewalk chalk drawings didn’t look like an 8 year old did it, that’s for sure.
by the time she was 12, raven was writing her own music. she finally had a real guitar and refused to go to lessons because teaching herself would be more punk. she knew how to play the entirety of jesus of suburbia within the year.
when she was 14 she started her first band, but they were a bunch of babies who didn’t really care about music. she stuck with it anyway so she could have an outlet but it got tiring really quick. she dropped them, and got a new band. and then a new one. and then another. she hopped from band to band, some of the same members sticking around through the years as she figured out what the fuck she wanted to do. when raven was around 20, she finally found her people. they are all passionate and dedicated and it makes her heart sing. they have gone on tours and released albums. they’re even on spotify!! which!! isn’t hard to make happen, but she’s proud of it regardless. the bands name is ‘red riot’ thanks
even though she comes off as a bit of a wild child (that’s because she is one) raven is a huge softy. she wants hugs and cuddles always? don’t tell anyone. she will legit fight you if you talk shit about her family though.
she actually gets into fights pretty often. especially bar fights. she doesn’t put up with people’s crap, and if you touch her friend’s butt you’re probably gonna get curb stomped.
she still lives at home because she can’t get her shit together enough to save her money, and because she’s just lazy and would rather have mom buy groceries than her have to pretend to be an adult?
she was never the smartest in school, but she was technically part of the popular crowd. people loved her and the parties she would through (sorry etta). she was a cheerleader because her friends made her do it, and she doesn’t want to talk about it. she never went to college because she didn’t see the point in wasting the time and money.
speaking of time and money, someone thought it’d be a good idea to give raven a platform?? she is a radio host at the local rock station, but only for part of the day. like, the afternoon when no one really is listening. she mostly just plays bikini kill and complains about her life, it’s fine.
raven also!! is walden and briar glen’s very own banksy. she started this about a year ago, leaving messages in either town that are her opinions on the bullshit that goes on between them. she’s now known as the peacebringer, but no one knows its her. some of her work is just quickly spray painted words on park benches, but some are some real works of art on the sides of buildings.
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A farewell to 'Route 51' on Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday is the last episode of Route 51 on Wisconsin Public Radio. Here's how to tune in:
Wausau Pilot & Review
Beginning May 20, WPR’s two current networks – “NPR News & Music” and “The Ideas Network” – will become “WPR News” and “WPR Music.” As this new chapter begins, “Route 51” presents a final episode after two decades of covering the inspiring tales, history, music, politics and intriguing topics that matter to listeners in central Wisconsin.
At 10 a.m. on Friday, May 17,…
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Patti LaBelle Honored by City of Philadelphia with Street Naming Dedication during Wawa Welcome America Festival
Photo credit: Joe Kaczmarek
Welcome America, Inc., in partnership with the City of Philadelphia, celebrated R&B’s living legend Patti LaBelle with a street naming dedication, renaming the block of Broad Street between Spruce and Locust Streets to Patti LaBelle Way. The ceremony took place on the southwest corner of Broad and Spruce Street where LaBelle made an appearance to accept this honor and signed her commemorative sign for the city.
Hosted by Patty Jackson of iHeartRadio’s 105.3 WDAS-FM, Michael DelBene, Welcome America Inc. President and CEO, along with city dignitaries, commemorates LaBelle’s incredible career with a commemorative street sign which was signed by her on stage. LaBelle also sang the opening of her hit song “Love, Need and Want You” for fans before exiting the stage.
Following the ceremony, the celebration continued at The Kimmel Center’s Great American Party on the Plaza with festival activities, live Broadway performances, Hamiltunes sing-a-longs, the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers and more from the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts’ world renowned talent.
Photo credit: Joe Kaczmarek
Patti LaBelle is a success story of Philadelphia’s performing arts community and continues her legacy as an inspiration for future generations of local artists. The street renaming recognizes LaBelle’s illustrious career and determination, rising from her local church’s choir to international acclaim as a two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B icon.
Throughout her successful music career, LaBelle has also made a name for herself as an activist, as an advocate for causes including adoption, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS and more. The Wawa Welcome America festival is proud to celebrate LaBelle with the addition of Patti LaBelle Way to the city grid, recalling her legacy for years to come as a landmark that will be revered by visitors and locals alike. award winning group Earth, Wind & Fire, and raised over $7 million. Previous talent has included Carole King, Jim Gaffigan, Lionel Richie, Tig Notaro, Jennifer Hudson and more.
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Wisconsin GOP lawmakers ask EPA to lift fuel blending requirement to save drivers money
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers ask EPA to lift fuel blending requirement to save drivers money
Dozens of GOP lawmakers are asking federal environmental regulators to lift a requirement for Wisconsin drivers to use reformulated gasoline to save people money. The request comes as gas prices have surged to record highs.
Yet, clean energy advocates and physicians said waiving the requirement would lead to poor health outcomes or cost lives due to worsened air quality.
A letter sent Tuesday and…
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Wow wow wow 2 years of WorkPlace Radio and to think 2 years ago Both Roy and myself were streaming and came up with the concept of WPR #keepingpeopleconnected @bt_uk @corneloues it’s been epic and an absolute honor to keep our 100000 people entertained with music and laughter. Love what I do. Proud to of been part of it. (at Epping Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbirYRaomxt/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Listen: Home improvement: Outdoor living spaces | Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio features in-depth news from WPR's seven bureaus and NPR, entertainment programs, classical music and discussions on the ...
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Listen: Home improvement: Outdoor living spaces | Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio features in-depth news from WPR's seven bureaus and NPR, entertainment programs, classical music and discussions on the ...
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