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Wisconsin Authors Discuss Birds, State Parks, and Wisconsin Ecology
Today we were joined by two guests, Dexter Patterson and Scott Spoolman who discussed the books they will present at the Wisconsin Book Festival: Birds of the Great Lakes, and Wisconsin State Parks. -
Honoring 30 Years of Esty Dinur in your Ears
On the show today, long time-host Esty Dinur celebrates 30 years on A Public Affair. She says her driving motivation has always been to focus on issues that arent covered by mainstream media and to c
How Latin America Shaped US History
On todays show, host Allen Ruff is joined by award winning historian, Greg Grandin to talk about his new book, America, Amrica: A New History of the New World.
Project 2025 Is Going Smashingly
To make sense of the dramatic changes in our nation and in our backyard, host Ali Muldrow is joined by friend of the show, Lisa Graves.
There’s No True Democracy Without Separation of State and Church
Annie Laurie Gaylor says that more Americans than ever identify as non-religious, but that hasn't stopped Christian nationalists from eroding the separation of state and church by putting the 10 Comma
Sustainability is the Quiet Infrastructure of Life
Today we feature community-based climate solutions with Jess Stahl, the Project Director of the Grist 50, and Deneine Christa Powell of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network.
Local Poet Laureates Save Our Wednesday
Madison poet laureate Steven Espada Dawson and Madison youth poet laureate Octavia Ikard discuss the role of poetry in self-expression and healing but also in response to political life.
Creative Placemaking Through Mosaics at the New Men’s Shelter
Laurel True discusses her process of designing the new art installation at the men's shelter and her career of community-based projects and creative placemaking.
Facts and Feelings are Both Needed to Fight Climate Change
In Kate Marvel's new book, Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet, she looks to times when people have come together to fight ecological problems, like the killing of whales, the Cl
A New Definition of Antisemitism Will Be Used Against Jews Too
Raz Segal tells host Esty Dinur that the IHRA definition of antisemitism is not only vague but actually produces antisemitism contrary to its stated goal.