Central Time Wisconsin Public Radio

We discuss what’s behind a sharp rise in alcohol-related deaths in Wisconsin over the last 20 years. We also consider the downsides of a growing focus on personalized genetic medicine. Plus, a photographer shares her approach to seeking out images of rural Wisconsin.

We discuss how to get what we need out of a visit to the doctor’s office. On Food Friday, we learn how to make non-alcoholic cocktails. And we look into how to evaluate advice we get from others.

A researcher shares what she’s heard about same-sex couples navigating the wedding industry. We also hear how paywalls affect people’s access to quality news. Plus, the impact our names can have on our identity.

We find out about the latest research into how the drug MDMA can affect the brain. We also talk with the author of a book correcting the inaccurate history of the Red Cliff Ojibwe in Wisconsin. Plus, we celebrate the value of exploring new places on foot.

Two authors share their vision for making public schools the heart of civic democracy. Plus, we discuss the value of depending on others more often. And we learn why technology companies are creating new models of ownership.

A UW-Green Bay psychology expert shares the best ways to deal with angry people. We also discuss a new type of space race – between commercial companies. And on Food Friday, we learn all about Polish cooking.