Best WPR Podcasts (2024)

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Against Capitalism 52:03

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Radical politics and radical movements are on the rise everywhere. Against racial violence, and climate change; against gender inequality, corporate greed, low wages, oil pipelines, opioids. Maybe at heart they all have a common cause. Maybe they're all — in one way or another — a rebellion against capitalism. Original Air Date: February 11, 2023 I…

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Managing Fear with Tony Blauer | MDS Podcast Ep 106 1:36:21

8d ago1:36:21

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In this episode we welcome Tony Blauer of Blauer Tactical Training Systems. Tony Blauer explores the vital role of fear management in personal safety and self-defense, critiquing traditional training methods in favor of understanding the psychology and physiology of fear. He stresses self-awareness in navigating violent situations and discusses how…

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The Spirit of Jim Thorpe 51:57

12d ago51:57

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Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes the world has ever known — a legend in the NFL, MLB, NCAA, and in the Olympics. Today he is being celebrated by a new generation of Native Americans. Rapper Tall Paul’s album is called, “The Story of Jim Thorpe." Tall Paul is an Anishinaabe and Oneida Hip-Hop artist enrolled on the Leech Lake reservation …

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In Journalism We Trust 51:51

19d ago51:51

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Americans used to believe that news anchors were basically reporting the truth. But in recent years, trust in journalism has largely evaporated. And that’s not an accident as the news media have been weaponized. So what can journalists do to regain the public trust? Original Air Date: June 15, 2024 Interviews In This Hour: Journalist Ezra Klein on …

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Long Range Legend Carl Taylor | MDS Podcast Ep 105 2:04:35

20d ago2:04:35

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In this episode, Caylen sits down with Carl Taylor from In Motion Targets, an experienced figure in the precision rifle community. Join us as we dive into Carl’s background, his contributions to the sniper community, and his journey through the Guardian Long Range match in Colville, Washington. Carl is one of the pioneers in the precision rifle spo…

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Mastering Precision Rifle Shooting with Jacob Bynum | Modern Day Sniper Podcast Episode #104 1:01:35

23d ago1:01:35

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In this episode Caylen talks with the legendary Jacob Bynum from Rifles Only. Jacob is a true pioneer in the field of precision rifle shooting, and we are always excited to have him on the show because he brings us back to the pure fundamentals of marksmanship. In this episode, we dive into: The essential aspects of marksmanship fundamentals that a…

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The Hidden Geometry of Everything 51:55

26d ago51:55

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The human brain is naturally mathematical. But there’s one particular kind of math people have surprisingly strong feelings about — geometry. It's the secret sauce of mathematics — different from everything else, and applicable to everything from gerrymandering to human evolution to romance novels. Original Air Date: May 28, 2022 Interviews In This…

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Avian Obsessions 51:53

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It’s summer, and you might be pulling out your binoculars, filling your bird feeders, and looking up as you hear a melodious song. But for many birdwatchers, it's not just a simple pastime. Identifying bird calls, tracking rare breeds through marshes and waters, and watching our feathered friends as they watch you has turned into true love of birds…

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Tasting the Past 51:44

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Maybe it’s your grandmother’s cinnamon cookies, the garlicky tomato sauce your spouse cooked when you were first dating, or the chicken noodle soup you made every week when your kids were little. The sights, smells and tastes of certain foods can instantly remind us of a person or transport us back to a certain time in our lives. In this episode, w…

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Being Body Conscious 52:04

2M ago52:04

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When you look at your body in the mirror, do you love what you see? Do you pick out the things you don’t like? Maybe you’ve heard of body positivity. But what if we just felt neutral about our bodies? In this episode, we talk about our bodies — how we move through the world in these fleshy vessels, how it feels to exist in our bodies in a world tha…

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Meet WPR Director Sarah Ashworth, plus theme song composer Bruce Nelson on the final episode of ‘Simply Superior’ 50:30

2M ago50:30

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Just ahead of the premiere of WPR’s two new networks — “WPR News” and “WPR Music” — “Simply Superior” airs its final show this week. The regional news and features […]

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For The Love Of Moms 51:54

2M ago51:54

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We celebrate Mother's Day with a collection of stories from our archives, by and about moms. Stories about care and about courage — about the work of mothering. Original Air Date: May 13, 2023 Guests: Stephanie Land, Eula Biss, Jacqueline Horner Plumez, Amanda Henry, Ayelet WaldmanBy Wisconsin Public Radio

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A Look Back At ‘Simply Superior,’ And Owen Polifka Performs At A Venue Near You 50:30

2M ago50:30

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On May 20, WPR is will change with the premiere of two new networks — “WPR News” and “WPR Music.” The new offerings include expansion of some shows and changes […]

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Reframing the Portrait 51:41

2M ago51:41

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Before family photos, or school pictures or Instagram, there were hand-drawn and painted portraits. Throughout the ages, portrait artists have captured expressions and personalities on canvas or paper, and those who view the picture interpret this “likeness” in their own way. We talk with a philosopher, a musician and a novelist about the role of p…

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Workshop Series Assists Women Entrepreneurs, And Musical Hilarity From Heatbox 50:30

2M ago50:30

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When Superior Business Improvement District Executive Director Kelly Peterson scheduled a workshop for women entrepreneurs, she thought 10 might show up. Instead, 30-plus attendees crowded the business assistance center space […]

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Giving Up 52:06

2M ago52:06

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We get the message before we’re out of training pants – when the going gets tough, look on the bright side, make lemonade out of lemons and just do it. We’re gonna consider the exact opposite – the wisdom of giving up and letting go. Because sometimes, the strongest and most courageous thing you can do is walk away. Original Air Date: April 27, 202…

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Musicians Celebrate The Homegrown Music Fest, And Aboard The Madeline Island Ferry 50:30

2M ago50:30

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The Twin Ports biggest musical event of the year kicks off this Sunday, April 28, with 160 performers appearing at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior over the next week. […]

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Deep Time: How Earth Keeps Time 52:09

3M ago52:09

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Are you ready to think in centuries instead of seconds? Eons instead of hours? It’s time to make thousand-year plans and appreciate how Earth keeps time. Original Air Date: August 19, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: Shifting your mind to 'geologic' time — Discovering the wonders of ancient cave art — Making art inspired by the ancestors Guests: Marci…

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UW President Lauds Superior Campus, And Earth Day’s Apostle Island Origins 50:30

3M ago50:30

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In a speech touting the value of higher education to northwest Wisconsin delegates visiting the state Capitol for Superior Days, University of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman singled out the system’s Superior campus […]

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Luminous: Your Brain on Shrooms 52:38

3M ago52:38

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Can neuroscience explain what happens to the brain on psychedelics? And even if we map the brain while it’s tripping, does that tell us why these experiences can be so transformative? We’ll talk with some of the pioneers in psychedelic research — from Amanda Feilding’s boundary-busting work to Robin Carhart-Harris’ theory of the "entropic brain." A…

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Superior Days Delegates Make Their Case At The Capitol 50:30

3M ago50:30

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Dozens of northwestern Wisconsin delegates ranging from high school students to senior business and civic leaders descended on Madison this week for the 39th Annual Superior Days at the state […]

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An ‘outsider’ on Park Point, Kathy Cargill is actually an Oredocker from Ashland 20:30

3M ago20:30

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By Robin Washington ASHLAND, Wisconsin — To read the hundreds of social media posts about her in recent weeks, Kathy Cargill is an uncaring outsider interloping on Duluth’s picturesque Park […]

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Total Eclipse and Other Wonders 52:10

3M ago52:10

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From our narrow vantage point on Earth, how can we see what's out there, beyond our skies? We look to how scientists and scholars have studied eclipses, dark matter, deep-space transmissions from intelligent life and more, all in the hopes of painting a clearer picture of a vast and invisible universe. Original Air Date: August 19, 2017 Interviews …

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Kathy Cargill’s Ashland Roots, And Bob Dylan’s Connections To Superior 50:30

3M ago50:30

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In hundreds of social media posts in the Twin Ports in recent weeks, Kathy Cargill has been cast as an evil outsider to Duluth’s picturesque Park Point neighborhood. A member […]

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Does AI dream? 51:59

3M ago51:59

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AI can do amazing things – write your term papers, sequence your genes, maybe replace your therapist. But even super-intelligence has limits. So, does AI really have a mind — or a soul? We'll explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence — from robots painting masterpieces to software engineers trying to create god-like machines. Original Air Da…

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Ashland Motorcyclist Sets World Record, And A Guitarist’s Unusual Influences 50:30

3M ago50:30

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From her childhood, Bridget McCutchen always had a sense of discovery, even though she never ventured far from the family farm where she was homeschooled near Ashland. But last fall […]

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The Ethical Hunter: Responsible Practices in the African Plains #103 1:28:14

3M ago1:28:14

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In this episode, Caylen sits down with his good friend, Len Waldron to discuss hunting in Africa and WWII. Len Waldron prepares for a hunting trip in Africa and reminisces about their previous adventures. They discuss the importance of ethical hunting practices and responsible management of animal populations. Len also shares stories about their gr…

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Let's Celebrate Crying 51:53

3M ago51:53

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We all feel better after a good cry. In fact, humans are the only animals who cry emotional tears. But what about people who don't cry? And have you ever wondered why a sad song or movie makes you cry? Original Air Date: August 05, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: Hip-hop artist Dxtr Spits on teaching men to cry — The evolution and neuroscience of tea…

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Viewing The Night Sky, And A ‘Passion-ate’ 300th Anniversary 50:30

4M ago50:30

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Travis Novitsky is a park manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and an enrolled member in the Grand Portage Anishinaabe Nation. He’s also a nature and wildlife photographer […]

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Taking Pop Seriously 51:54

4M ago51:54

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Pop music is a gazillion-dollar industry that churns out hits and creates celebrities. It seems like the definition of ephemeral – today’s chart topper is gone tomorrow. But pop music is a powerful vehicle for bringing people together, and fans - from K-pop to the #FreeBritney movement — have something to teach us about community and hope. Original…

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One Nation Under God? 52:06

4M ago52:06

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In 2020, Donald Trump won 84 percent of the white evangelical vote.). Lately, he’s been leaning even more deeply into the rhetoric of Christian nationalists. Who are they, and what’s their role in the evangelical church? We talk with some Southern Baptists today, whose views may surprise you. Original Air Date: March 09, 2024 Interviews In This Hou…

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Debunking Gun Myths: Accuracy & Reloading for Practical Shooters w JD Thomas #102 1:21:26

4M ago1:21:26

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This episode explores the world of precision shooting and gunsmithing. Learn about gun design, intricate barrel making, reloading techniques, and the mental focus needed for peak accuracy. Caylen and JD Thomas share insights for both enthusiasts and professionals. Find out What your Shooter Ability is here: https://moderndaysniper.com/assessment Tr…

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Derry's New Direction Crowdfunding Announcement 3:59

4M ago3:59

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104 WPR Metro's next project, an epic space opera audio drama! Thousands of years in the future, humanity has annihilated itself through war. The last handful of survivors live on an experimental faster than light spaceship, organized in a toxic hierarchy overseen by Derry the Director. But when Navi the Navigator, a girl from the ship's lowest cla…

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Decolonizing the Mind 51:52

4M ago51:52

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Colonization in Africa was much more than a land grab. It was a project to replace — and even erase — local cultures. To label them inferior. Music, arts, literature and of course language. In other words, it permeated everything. So how do you undo that? How do you unlearn what you’ve been forced to learn? In this hour, produced in partnership wit…

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In Your Dreams 52:01

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What’s the last dream you remember having? Some of us dream every night. But we’re in too much of a hurry to remember our dreams or think about them the next day. Others of us are dream-deprived. What if we embrace our dreams — and our night selves — as a way to understand ourselves better, to connect to each other, even to lead a better life? Orig…

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Inside the Mind of an Elite Skydiver ft. V Buck Priv #101 1:19:43

5M ago1:19:43

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In this podcast, host Caylen Wojcik and Competitive Sky Diver V Buck Prib converse about the realities of high-level extreme sports. They discuss safety measures, rigorous training, mental preparation, costs, and more. Caylen and Prib share experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of mastering basics and the role of visualization in per…

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Luminous: What Can Psychedelics Teach Us About Dying? 52:04

5M ago52:04

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In the first episode of "Luminous," our series about the philosophy and the future of psychedelics, how can psilocybin ease our fears about dying? And how can psychedelics change the way we approach the end of life? Original Air Date: April 08, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: How a pioneering psychedelic researcher 'leaned in' to his terminal cancer …

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The Future of Modern Day Sniper #100 1:47:57

5M ago1:47:57

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Welcome to our 100th Episode! This is a big deal for us! Today Caylen and Phillip sit down to discuss the future of Modern Day Sniper and where we’re headed for 2024 and beyond. The pair discuss the new in-person class naming convention and the reasons that they decided to make some adjustments to the curriculum. Caylen and Phil also give you the l…

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To All The Dogs We've Loved 51:54

5M ago51:54

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The bond we share with dogs runs deep. The satisfaction of gentle head scratches or a round of playing fetch is simple and pure, but in other ways, the connection we have is truly unknowable. How do dogs make our lives better? How do they think? And how do we give them the lives they deserve? Original Air Date: February 05, 2022 Interviews In This …

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MDS Episode #0099 - Blending a Passion for Teaching and Precision Rifle with James Wazeter 1:48:10

5M ago1:48:10

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In this episode, we sit down with one of our Modern Day Riflemen, James Wazeter. We dive into his systematic approach to precision shooting, his coaching experience in the fitness industry, and his passion for long-range bolt rifles. In our discussion, we cover a range of topics from parenting to precision rifle training, techniques, and competitio…

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Listen to this: The What, Why and How of Intellectual Humility 33:06

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Today we're bringing you a conversation from "Kelly Corrigan Wonders." As a podcaster, Kelly is a kindred spirit – curious, genuine, caring — and this conversation is from a series about one of TTBOOK’s own core values – intellectual humility. It’s about the magic that happens when we stop trying to be right all the time. In this episode, Kelly tal…

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Cult of the Self 51:48

5M ago51:48

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In the world of internet influencers and YouTube stars, it’s not enough to be ordinary anymore. You need to be special. But where did this craze for personal branding come from? Why are we so obsessed with ourselves? To understand this cult of the self, we need to go back to 19th century spiritual movements and the rise of the huckster — and also t…

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