Route 51

Wisconsin Public Radio
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"Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the north-central Wisconsin area, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. Topics include proposed legislation, sustainability, health care, economics, agriculture, and the justice system.

Episodes

  1. 05/15/2024

    May 17, Finale

    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 min

  2. 04/30/2024

    May 3, The UniverCity Alliance in Central Wisconsin

    An innovative program at UW-Madison is connecting communities throughout Wisconsin to education, outreach, technical assistance and research to help local governments solve challenges and improve livability and wellbeing. UniverCity Alliance, […]

  3. 04/23/2024

    April 26, ‘Bad River’ Documentary

    The battle between the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians in northwestern Wisconsin and Enbridge over an oil pipeline that runs through tribal land has […]

  4. 04/10/2024

    April 12, SANE Nurse Program

    The experience of sexual assault is deeply devastating for survivors and their loved ones. At Aspirus, a team of nurses with specialized training works with survivors, performing Sexual Assault Nurse […]

    51 min

  5. 04/03/2024

    April 5, Backstage at the Symphony

    Local symphonies play an important role in Wisconsin communities, bringing people together in a way that only music can. The concert experience guides both new and seasoned listeners, encouraging them […]

    51 min

  6. 03/13/2024

    March 15, Project Blue Book UFOs

    In the 1950s and 60s, a unit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio collected and investigated UFO sightings – including quite a few in Wisconsin communities. The Air Force […]

  7. 03/07/2024

    March 8, Hospital Closures

    Shereen Siewert welcomes Dr. Jennifer Johs-Artisensi, director of UW-Eau Claire’s Health Care Administration program, Dr. Thomas Kemp, department chair of the UW Eau Claire Department of Economics and Wisconsin Senator Jesse James for a look at those closures and what hospital closures will mean for the people and communities of western Wisconsin.

  8. 02/28/2024

    March 1, Municipal Airports

    Dozens of municipal airports are located in communities throughout Wisconsin. Some have a simple grass runway and a single hangar, while others have more sophisticated landing spaces and services. Regardless […]

  9. 02/20/2024

    Feb. 23, AI vs. Fake News

    With an election year upon us, it is more important than ever to ensure the news we’re consuming is factually accurate. At UW-Stout, researchers wanted to know whether artificial intelligence […]

  10. 02/13/2024

    Feb. 16, Wild Birds in Winter

    While many birds escape the cold and fly to warmer regions during the winter, there are multiple species that have adapted to the climate and stay behind for Wisconsin’s coldest […]

    51 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

"Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the north-central Wisconsin area, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. Topics include proposed legislation, sustainability, health care, economics, agriculture, and the justice system.

Information

  • Creator
    Wisconsin Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2024
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Route 51