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January 16, 2020

Research

Jo Handelsman on the Surprising News That the Earth is Running Out of Dirt

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Alda Communication Training

That’s Dr Jo Handelsman, who studies microbes at the University of Wisconsin – not only the vast array of microbes that live on and in us, but also the even greater number that lurk in the soil beneath our feet. I talked with Jo about why both the microbes within and below us are so important to our survival. But we began our conversation, which took place last fall, talking about the weather…which—these days—often leads to talk that’s far from small.

What Are PFAS And Why Are They A Problem?

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Christy Remucal explains: A group of chemicals known as PFAS are prompting increasing attention and concern across Wisconsin, turning up in drinking water in Marinette and rivers in Madison and elsewhere around the state. What are these chemicals and why are they such a big deal?

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Women Make Up Less Than 8% Of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

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Quoted: A nominating committee of about 30 artists, scholars and record industry insiders draws up the ballot each year. Craig Werner was on that committee for 18 years. An Emeritus professor of Afro-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Werner is also a music writer and he has no problem with the nomination process.

“The issues are much more what happens to that ballot once it goes to the larger electorate,” Werner says. Then he sighs. “Well, I’m just going to say it: I think that the electorate makes dumb decisions on a regular basis.”

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Some Wisconsin Schools Are Finding It Difficult To Hire Social Workers To Help Kids

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Wisconsin Public Radio

Schools in rural and northern areas of the state say they’re most affected by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s administrative rules guiding licensure, which require certification through one of three school social work programs at Wisconsin universities. The programs are offered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Green Bay.