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Tim Peterson
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Papa, partner, public radio producer, procrastinator.
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Oh hey, it’s a live-streaming link to WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” (coming up after ME) www.npr.org/programs/mor...
Morning Edition
Hear the Morning Edition program for Feb 04, 2025
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Wisconsinite Tony Shaloub graced our airwaves this morning to talk about his new TV show. Here’s our producer’s lovely write-up of the interview on WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.” www.wpr.org/news/tony-sh...
Tony Shalhoub returns to Wisconsin for new show celebrating food, community
A Wisconsin-themed episode of the actor’s new docuseries “Breaking Bread” is airing Sunday, Nov. 2.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Wanted to share an interview I recorded for WPR two years ago with Jane Goodall, who gracefully and patiently worked with us and our hybrid Zoom/tape sync process.

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Voting eligibility, Jane Goodall on hope and action, Impact of John Birch Society
Renowned wildlife expert Jane Goodall joins us to talk about her work and where she sees hope for the future. We also learn about what a criminal record means for […]
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October 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Today is our first day without federal funding. Our commitment to providing trusted, objective journalism hasn't wavered.

For 50 years, PBS News has helped you understand the world and make informed decisions. This mission drives our work every day, and your support of PBS News makes it possible.
October 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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As a possible government shutdown looms, the future of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits is uncertain.

If Congress does not extend the enhanced credits, they’ll disappear at the end of the year — impacting millions of people.

🔗: https://on.kff.org/3WfWxjj
September 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Great piece by @joshshepperd.bsky.social in @us.theconversation.com about origins of U.S. public broadcasting.
U.S. Public Broadcasting began in 1920s, as a public service ideal, with professors constructing radio stations, often in rural areas to serve citizens.
theconversation.com/trump-and-ma...
Trump and many GOP lawmakers want to end all funding for NPR and PBS − unraveling a US public media system that took a century to build
The precursors of today’s public media programs consisted of professors giving lectures about history and finance.
theconversation.com
May 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Rural communities are scrambling after the Trump administration canceled billions in disaster grants. Many were counting on the funds for infrastructure fixes meant to withstand future disasters.
Rural communities were promised millions in disaster funds. Trump is ending it
Rural communities are scrambling after the Trump administration canceled billions in disaster grants. Many were counting on the funds for infrastructure fixes meant to withstand future disasters.
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May 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
More coverage, from WPR, of yesterday’s Wisconsin election and state supreme court win for Susan Crawford www.wpr.org/news/susan-c...
Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race as Democrats take stand against Donald Trump, Elon Musk
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford has won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, preserving liberals’ 4-3 majority after a hard-fought, highly politicized contest that attracted national attention and ...
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April 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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JUST IN: National Democrats sent in millions for the liberal's campaign while Trump endorsed — and Musk financed — the conservative's. Abortion, redistricting and Tesla could come before the court.
Trump and Musk's backing wasn't enough to flip Wisconsin Supreme Court
National Democrats sent in millions for the liberal's campaign while Trump endorsed — and Musk financed — the conservative's. Abortion, redistricting and Tesla could come before the court.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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The @apnews.com reports that Susan Crawford will be the winner of the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
Wisconsin 2025 Spring Election Results - PBS Wisconsin
Tabulation of the Wisconsin 2025 Spring Election will occur after 8 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Ver resultados...
pbswisconsin.org
April 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Seven polling sites in Milwaukee ran out of ballots due to "historic turnout" according to city election director. More ballots are being printed and on way. Very important to remind voters that if they're in line when polls close at 8 CT they get to vote. Do not leave. Please spread the word
April 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
While the 1984 “Dune” didn’t get much mention, we DID talk about David Lynch’s time spent making art (including printing with chicken heads) in Madison at Tandem Press. WPR’s @joetarr.bsky.social with the conversation production and accompanying article www.wpr.org/news/the-art...
See some of the art filmmaker David Lynch created at Wisconsin’s Tandem Press
Recently deceased filmmaker David Lynch was first an artist-in-residence at Tandem Press in Madison in 1997, and he continued to collaborate with the Press in subsequent years.
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February 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Oh hey, it’s a live-streaming link to WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” (coming up after ME) www.npr.org/programs/mor...
Morning Edition
Hear the Morning Edition program for Feb 04, 2025
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February 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
From this morning’s show, additional reporting beyond the segment interviews went into this day-turn: Half of Wisconsin Head Start programs can’t access needed funds after federal freeze www.wpr.org/news/half-wi...
Half of Wisconsin Head Start programs can’t access needed funds after federal freeze
One Head Start center in Waukesha closed last week, leaving more than 250 families without child care. Director Tim Nolan said the funding freeze hasn't just had ripple effects — it's been a "tsunami....
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February 4, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Wisconsin Public Radio hasn’t come to this platform yet, so I want to get sharing some of the great work from my team at “Wisconsin Today,” the WPR News morning news and talk program. Last Friday, we talked with James Beard-nominated Milwaukee chef Gregory León www.wpr.org/news/milwauk...
Milwaukee chef reflects on 10 years in service after fourth James Beard nomination
Local and national food critics have praised Gregory León's restaurant, Amilinda, for years.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Ok, we’re turbo-boned now.
January 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM