<![CDATA[Badger Talks Podcast]]>2cb84fb8-23a2-5ca5-afd8-44debf128543Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:01:06 +0000Captivate.fmBadger Talkshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/8f9415d4-860b-4fb3-a9fc-4f3af60ad377/SpyundE8WGMH60iCY69_1PTx.pngBadger Talks PodcastBadger TalksBadger TalksThis podcast will give a sneak peak to the upcoming Badger Talks and showcase the person behind the discussion topic whether it's about the history of the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail, the history of Ragtime music, the changes in the dairy industry, or updates on the latest ground-breaking health care research being done on the University of Wisconsin- Madison campus.https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/falseepisodicnopodcast"More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World" with Professor Emerit Maryellen MacDonald"More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World" with Professor Emerit Maryellen MacDonaldCan we learn from talking as well as from listening? On this episode of The Badger Talks Podcast, Buzz Kemper talks with Professor Emerit Maryellen MacDonald, author of More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World.

]]>Can we learn from talking as well as from listening? On this episode of The Badger Talks Podcast, Buzz Kemper talks with Professor Emerit Maryellen MacDonald, author of More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World.

]]>210e0224-a49b-446e-8085-69720425c1abTue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -050033:15falsefull7171The Psychology of Gun Ownership and Gun Violence with Professor Emerit Janet Shibley Hyde and Dr. Nick ButtrickThe Psychology of Gun Ownership and Gun Violence with Professor Emerit Janet Shibley Hyde and Dr. Nick ButtrickHost Buzz Kemper explores the psychology of gun violence and gun ownership in America, including our many gun cultures. His guests are Professor Emerit of Psychology and Gender & Women's Studies Janet Shibley Hyde, and assistant professor of psychology at UW-Madison Dr. Nick Buttrick.

]]>Host Buzz Kemper explores the psychology of gun violence and gun ownership in America, including our many gun cultures. His guests are Professor Emerit of Psychology and Gender & Women's Studies Janet Shibley Hyde, and assistant professor of psychology at UW-Madison Dr. Nick Buttrick.

]]>62f85ace-5b1b-4e9a-a0e7-7892ba20af4dTue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -050036:42falsefull7070Engineering Against Cancer: Smarter Tools for Safer Surgeries with Professor Daniel van der WeideEngineering Against Cancer: Smarter Tools for Safer Surgeries with Professor Daniel van der WeideHow does research in electrical engineering and high frequency generation in the terahertz range impact doctors' ability to diagnose and treat cancer? The answers may surprise you. This time on the Badger Talks Podcast, Buzz Kemper speaks with an expert in the field: Grainger Institute for Engineering Professor Daniel van der Weide.

]]>How does research in electrical engineering and high frequency generation in the terahertz range impact doctors' ability to diagnose and treat cancer? The answers may surprise you. This time on the Badger Talks Podcast, Buzz Kemper speaks with an expert in the field: Grainger Institute for Engineering Professor Daniel van der Weide.

]]>422ce467-2b9c-4761-8e1b-3cefca6f5194Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -050034:59falsefull6969"Engineering the Next Transportation Revolution: The Rise of Electric Vehicles" with Dr. Mahima Gupta"Engineering the Next Transportation Revolution: The Rise of Electric Vehicles" with Dr. Mahima GuptaOn this episode, Buzz Kemper talks with Dr. Mahima Gupta, Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she is also affiliated with Wisconsin Electric Machine and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC). Her research explores innovative approaches to meet the challenges of power electronics conversion for electrified transportation systems and the power grid. Topic: "Engineering the Next Transportation Revolution: The Rise of Electric Vehicles".

]]>On this episode, Buzz Kemper talks with Dr. Mahima Gupta, Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she is also affiliated with Wisconsin Electric Machine and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC). Her research explores innovative approaches to meet the challenges of power electronics conversion for electrified transportation systems and the power grid. Topic: "Engineering the Next Transportation Revolution: The Rise of Electric Vehicles".

]]>99c45cb8-88a9-47ca-b654-722cc58adfbeTue, 03 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -050027:44falsefull6868Building a Gratitude Practice (Just in time for Thanksgiving!) with Dr. Mick MiyamotoBuilding a Gratitude Practice (Just in time for Thanksgiving!) with Dr. Mick MiyamotoBuzz talks with Dr. Mick Miyamoto, Former Interim Associate Dean of Students and Student Affairs Special Projects about how to build a gratitude practice and be present.

]]>Buzz talks with Dr. Mick Miyamoto, Former Interim Associate Dean of Students and Student Affairs Special Projects about how to build a gratitude practice and be present.

]]>44fc8102-ca7f-47b0-a2c3-bc693264a2e3Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -050032:46falsefull6767Easing eco-anxiety through guided meditation, with Dekila ChungyalpaEasing eco-anxiety through guided meditation, with Dekila ChungyalpaBuzz Kemper speaks with Dekila Chungyalpa, Director of the Loka Initiative, about utilizing meditation to ease eco-anxiety.

]]>Buzz Kemper speaks with Dekila Chungyalpa, Director of the Loka Initiative, about utilizing meditation to ease eco-anxiety.

]]>96080f91-113f-474a-857a-671ecbd45667Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -050034:26falsefull6666Bones Piled on Bones! Secrets of the Caves and Ancient Humans with John HawksBones Piled on Bones! Secrets of the Caves and Ancient Humans with John HawksBuzz Kemper speaks with Dr. John Hawks, Chair and Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor in the UW-Madison Department of Anthropology about his adventures digging in caves searching for bones and other remnants of ancient humans. The Rising Star Expedition--in which Dr. Hawks is a significant participant--is referred to as the Cradle of Humankind.

]]>Buzz Kemper speaks with Dr. John Hawks, Chair and Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor in the UW-Madison Department of Anthropology about his adventures digging in caves searching for bones and other remnants of ancient humans. The Rising Star Expedition--in which Dr. Hawks is a significant participant--is referred to as the Cradle of Humankind.

]]>6917c044-cb79-43d4-970e-826b3fcb88d8Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -050037:39falsefull6565What Happens in the Brain When it's Terrified....and more! Buzz talks with Dr. Jack NitschkeWhat Happens in the Brain When it's Terrified....and more! Buzz talks with Dr. Jack NitschkeIn this episode, Dr. Jack Nitschke explains neuroplasticity in the human brain; how we can essentially teach our brain better thinking and better habits.

]]>In this episode, Dr. Jack Nitschke explains neuroplasticity in the human brain; how we can essentially teach our brain better thinking and better habits.

]]>f6d01a6f-0c67-497e-afde-56698b85f17dTue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -050035:27falsefull6464Understanding Sustainability: Financial and Environmental, with Tom EggertUnderstanding Sustainability: Financial and Environmental, with Tom EggertTom Eggert taught the first class on sustainability at UW in 1994 and has been on it ever since. He was a Fulbright Scholar to Latvia, and founded the nonprofit WorldWise Microfinance. Tom helps us unpack the many benefits of building a business from a foundation of sustainability.

]]>Tom Eggert taught the first class on sustainability at UW in 1994 and has been on it ever since. He was a Fulbright Scholar to Latvia, and founded the nonprofit WorldWise Microfinance. Tom helps us unpack the many benefits of building a business from a foundation of sustainability.

]]>a913671a-c84d-408a-9fbe-6bb7c654797cTue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -050029:35falsefull6363Humans and Carnivores: How we can co-exist, with Dr. Adrian TrevesHumans and Carnivores: How we can co-exist, with Dr. Adrian TrevesIn this episode, Buzz Kemper talks with Dr. Adrian Treves, Professor of Environmental Studies and director of the Carnivore Co-existence Lab at UW-Madison. We unravel the complexities of how humans and carnivorous wildlife can co-exist: what works, what doesn't, and why.

]]>In this episode, Buzz Kemper talks with Dr. Adrian Treves, Professor of Environmental Studies and director of the Carnivore Co-existence Lab at UW-Madison. We unravel the complexities of how humans and carnivorous wildlife can co-exist: what works, what doesn't, and why.

]]>aba164fa-8355-4686-91a7-eff4647dabd2Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -050027:48falsefull6262We're Number One! What makes Wisconsin the top cranberry producer in the world, with Allison JonjakWe're Number One! What makes Wisconsin the top cranberry producer in the world, with Allison JonjakIn this episode, Buzz Kemper talks with Allison Jonjak, MS, CCA: Cranberry Outreach Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison about cranberries, and how Wisconsin remains the #1 producer in the world.

]]>In this episode, Buzz Kemper talks with Allison Jonjak, MS, CCA: Cranberry Outreach Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison about cranberries, and how Wisconsin remains the #1 producer in the world.

]]>e38b1d1d-02f5-4c9a-9236-af65338ab1aeTue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -050031:34falsefull6161Main Street Agenda: Bringing Civility to Political DiscourseMain Street Agenda: Bringing Civility to Political DiscourseBuzz Kemper speaks with Amber Wichowsky and Susan Webb Yackee about the La Follette School of Public Affairs program Main Street Agenda. The goal of the project is to raise awareness about issues Wisconsin residents are concerned about via group discussion and town hall meetings, keeping the discussions civil and on point.

]]>Buzz Kemper speaks with Amber Wichowsky and Susan Webb Yackee about the La Follette School of Public Affairs program Main Street Agenda. The goal of the project is to raise awareness about issues Wisconsin residents are concerned about via group discussion and town hall meetings, keeping the discussions civil and on point.

]]>9d940c62-7a9a-4b4c-85ae-afdf313db51cTue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -050035:13falsefull6060The Astounding Life of Whales with Dr. Alyson FlemingThe Astounding Life of Whales with Dr. Alyson FlemingBuzz Kemper talks with Dr. Alyson Fleming, Director of Public-Private Partnerships for the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW Madison about the amazing life, feeding habits, and evolution of whales, including why in their case, size DOES matter.

]]>Buzz Kemper talks with Dr. Alyson Fleming, Director of Public-Private Partnerships for the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW Madison about the amazing life, feeding habits, and evolution of whales, including why in their case, size DOES matter.

]]>e842b623-5e56-4898-ab0b-4e3e4b216475Tue, 20 May 2025 08:00:00 -050036:59falsefull5959Riding In the Moment: Horse-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Beth Fields and Jolie HopeRiding In the Moment: Horse-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Beth Fields and Jolie HopeBuzz Kemper talks with Dr. Beth Fields and Jolie Hope about the program "Riding in the Moment", developed to improve the health and quality of life of people living with dementia and their families. Hear how contact with horses at Three Gaits farm is brightening lives.

]]>Buzz Kemper talks with Dr. Beth Fields and Jolie Hope about the program "Riding in the Moment", developed to improve the health and quality of life of people living with dementia and their families. Hear how contact with horses at Three Gaits farm is brightening lives.

]]>e8b1ded9-9e0e-439d-aadc-df38aed8eeafTue, 06 May 2025 08:00:00 -050032:04falsefull5858A Visit to Virtual Reality with Dr. Kevin PontoA Visit to Virtual Reality with Dr. Kevin PontoBuzz Kemper talks with Dr. Kevin Ponto, Audrey Rothermel Bascom Professor at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery about his lab's exciting work with virtual and extended reality and its many scientific applications.

]]>Buzz Kemper talks with Dr. Kevin Ponto, Audrey Rothermel Bascom Professor at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery about his lab's exciting work with virtual and extended reality and its many scientific applications.

]]>2a00f7aa-e892-4d3f-aa28-94d234c9febcTue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -050031:37falsefull5757Who Do Researchers Turn to When They Need Help with Coding? Dr. Sarah Stevens!Who Do Researchers Turn to When They Need Help with Coding? Dr. Sarah Stevens!UW's Researchers need to make figures, graphs, and models to do their work, but they're not all experts in Python or R coding languages. When they need a guiding hand, they call upon Dr. Sarah Stevens, which is who we at Badger Talks Podcast just called upon to help us understand what she does. Tune in as Buzz Kemper speaks with Dr. Stevens about her important role.

]]>UW's Researchers need to make figures, graphs, and models to do their work, but they're not all experts in Python or R coding languages. When they need a guiding hand, they call upon Dr. Sarah Stevens, which is who we at Badger Talks Podcast just called upon to help us understand what she does. Tune in as Buzz Kemper speaks with Dr. Stevens about her important role.

]]>ed0b60a2-15d8-4115-8cd5-e6214525330fTue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -050026:39falsefull5656Editing Genomes for better eyesight with Dr. Krishanu SahaEditing Genomes for better eyesight with Dr. Krishanu SahaIn this episode, Buzz Kemper talks with Dr. Krishanu Saha, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at UW-Madison talks about genome editing and how it can positively affect eyesight and other issues with human health.

]]>In this episode, Buzz Kemper talks with Dr. Krishanu Saha, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at UW-Madison talks about genome editing and how it can positively affect eyesight and other issues with human health.

]]>8101679d-ed50-4d02-b7e8-379ad0b071bdTue, 18 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -050028:06falsefull5555Microbiology: Battling Bacteria with Dr. Suzana SalcedoMicrobiology: Battling Bacteria with Dr. Suzana SalcedoMicrobiologist Dr. Suzana Salcedo talks with Buzz Kemper about her battle against harmful bacteria that evades immune systems in humans and animals.

]]>Microbiologist Dr. Suzana Salcedo talks with Buzz Kemper about her battle against harmful bacteria that evades immune systems in humans and animals.

]]>23b4a4f2-91a1-4c58-aed2-90855c0fb05aTue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -050020:23falsefull5454Themes of Love in Music....for Valentine's Day! With DIrector of the Mead Witter School of Music Dan CavanaghThemes of Love in Music....for Valentine's Day! With DIrector of the Mead Witter School of Music Dan CavanaghWith Valentine's Day just behind us, Buzz Kemper talks with UW School of Music Director Dan Cavanagh about themes of love in music. But wait....it gets better. Dan sits down at Audio for the Arts' grand piano and plays songs inspired by the joy of love gained, the beauty of love lost, and longing for love that may never be. As an extra treat, Dan will introduce us to one of his own compositions. A beautiful combination of music and conversation on this episode of The Badger Talks Podcast!

]]>With Valentine's Day just behind us, Buzz Kemper talks with UW School of Music Director Dan Cavanagh about themes of love in music. But wait....it gets better. Dan sits down at Audio for the Arts' grand piano and plays songs inspired by the joy of love gained, the beauty of love lost, and longing for love that may never be. As an extra treat, Dan will introduce us to one of his own compositions. A beautiful combination of music and conversation on this episode of The Badger Talks Podcast!

]]>7a0e8dfd-e73d-4486-ba0b-42cb252b9ce7Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -050040:08falsefull5353For Valentine's Day: Love & Black Fatherhood with Dr. Alvin ThomasFor Valentine's Day: Love & Black Fatherhood with Dr. Alvin ThomasIn a special for Valentine's Day, Love, as it relates to parenthood, and specifically to black fatherhood. Buzz Kemper talks with Alvin Thomas, Ph.D | Phyllis Northway Faculty Fellow |Associate Professor | Human Development and Family Studies, & Host of the award-winning Black Fatherhood Podcast.

]]>In a special for Valentine's Day, Love, as it relates to parenthood, and specifically to black fatherhood. Buzz Kemper talks with Alvin Thomas, Ph.D | Phyllis Northway Faculty Fellow |Associate Professor | Human Development and Family Studies, & Host of the award-winning Black Fatherhood Podcast.

]]>698bb13c-0b16-4208-a57b-ed6b64a852f1Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -050033:17falsefull5252The Apostle Islands: A Treasured Wildlife Refuge, with guest Bijit KhadkaThe Apostle Islands: A Treasured Wildlife Refuge, with guest Bijit KhadkaBuzz talks with Department of Forest & Wildlife Ecology PhD student Bijit Khadka about his research into animal communities, wildlife genetics, populations, and competition dynamics in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

]]>Buzz talks with Department of Forest & Wildlife Ecology PhD student Bijit Khadka about his research into animal communities, wildlife genetics, populations, and competition dynamics in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

]]>10b67d4b-6b02-471a-b372-467b011d8b5dTue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -050023:57falsefull5151West Madison Agricultural Research Station's Important Role with Station Superintendent Janet Hedtke and Professor William TracyWest Madison Agricultural Research Station's Important Role with Station Superintendent Janet Hedtke and Professor William TracyBuzz Kemper talks with West Madison Agricultural Research Station Superintendent Janet Hedtke and Professor William Tracy about the station's important role in food and other plant growing in Wisconsin.

]]>Buzz Kemper talks with West Madison Agricultural Research Station Superintendent Janet Hedtke and Professor William Tracy about the station's important role in food and other plant growing in Wisconsin.

]]>fb22307f-572f-4593-ae3b-be44862116e2Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -050027:54falsefull5050Wisconsin Book Festival! With Director Jane RotondaWisconsin Book Festival! With Director Jane RotondaJane Rotonda, Director of the Wisconsin Book Festival (October 17-20), talks with Buzz Kemper about this year's Book Festival activities and events.

]]>Jane Rotonda, Director of the Wisconsin Book Festival (October 17-20), talks with Buzz Kemper about this year's Book Festival activities and events.

]]>c23638c9-a92c-4dce-bfda-2d5f4961ca41Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -050023:40falsefull4949Wisconsin Science Festival 2024 with Sam MulrooneyWisconsin Science Festival 2024 with Sam MulrooneyAs his first return guest, Sam Mulrooney, Director of the Wisconsin Science Festival and Outreach Program Manager at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery talks with Buzz Kemper about the Wisconsin Science Festival 2024, which runs October 14-20.

]]>As his first return guest, Sam Mulrooney, Director of the Wisconsin Science Festival and Outreach Program Manager at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery talks with Buzz Kemper about the Wisconsin Science Festival 2024, which runs October 14-20.

]]>1a12a2c8-4fc1-4588-9b98-7c3c14630898Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -050019:23falsefull4848Understanding Social Security with Lindsay JacobsUnderstanding Social Security with Lindsay JacobsThe state and future of Social Security and aging trends often gets put into the political blender, and it's easy to get confused. In this episode, Buzz Kemper speaks with Assistant Professor at La Follette School of Public Affairs about this important program, where it's at now, and what its future looks like.

]]>The state and future of Social Security and aging trends often gets put into the political blender, and it's easy to get confused. In this episode, Buzz Kemper speaks with Assistant Professor at La Follette School of Public Affairs about this important program, where it's at now, and what its future looks like.

]]>b89fcdd5-b796-4f3e-a237-cfdb433d71b2Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -050025:04falsefull4747Exciting Changes to UW Athletic Facilities with Jason KingExciting Changes to UW Athletic Facilities with Jason KingBuzz talks with Senior Associate Athletic Director for Capital Projects and Operations Jason King about some big and exciting improvements to UW Athletic facilities.

]]>Buzz talks with Senior Associate Athletic Director for Capital Projects and Operations Jason King about some big and exciting improvements to UW Athletic facilities.

]]>d4431564-d1ab-4b9a-8b67-390812c72f60Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -050021:56falsefull4646Research + Sport: BIOS with Peter MillerResearch + Sport: BIOS with Peter MillerScientific research and sports come together in a fascinating new way which benefits both. Hear about BIOS: Badger Inquiry on Sport, as Buzz Kemper speaks with Peter Miller, professor in the School of Education at UW-Madison.

]]>Scientific research and sports come together in a fascinating new way which benefits both. Hear about BIOS: Badger Inquiry on Sport, as Buzz Kemper speaks with Peter Miller, professor in the School of Education at UW-Madison.

]]>fb184126-385d-45fe-9400-b61b3b985e89Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -050024:03falsefull4545Understand Economics with Menzie ChinnUnderstand Economics with Menzie ChinnEconomics. Oh yes, we all learned the basics of supply and demand back in junior high, but what does economic health mean for a country? For an individual? And how can we better understand the basics and what impacts them? Menzie Chinn, Professor of Public Affairs and Economics at La Follette School of Public Affairs joins Buzz Kemper, and helps us unpack and understand this complex topic.

]]>Economics. Oh yes, we all learned the basics of supply and demand back in junior high, but what does economic health mean for a country? For an individual? And how can we better understand the basics and what impacts them? Menzie Chinn, Professor of Public Affairs and Economics at La Follette School of Public Affairs joins Buzz Kemper, and helps us unpack and understand this complex topic.

]]>b7c92975-4cb2-404a-81aa-48034781606fSat, 10 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -050027:47falsefull4444The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald--Beyond the song lyrics, with Steve AckermanThe Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald--Beyond the song lyrics, with Steve AckermanBuzz talks with Emeritus Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education at UW Madison Steve Ackerman about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. We go far beyond what you know from Gordon Lightfoot's song in this fascinating interview.

]]>Buzz talks with Emeritus Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education at UW Madison Steve Ackerman about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. We go far beyond what you know from Gordon Lightfoot's song in this fascinating interview.

]]>267b1f73-4297-4c8e-a79c-898a6d5fdf21Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -050025:54falsefull4343The Great Great LakesThe Great Great LakesWhat do you know about the Great Lakes? Buzz Kemper speaks with Moira Harrington, Assistant Director of Communications at UW Madison Sea Grant about some amazing things about our Great Lakes.

]]>What do you know about the Great Lakes? Buzz Kemper speaks with Moira Harrington, Assistant Director of Communications at UW Madison Sea Grant about some amazing things about our Great Lakes.

]]>57cd238a-9157-41de-bfb8-9568f53a38beTue, 11 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -050027:40falsefull4242Harmful Algal Blooms with Jordan MurrayHarmful Algal Blooms with Jordan MurrayBuzz Kemper speaks with Jordan Murray, Harmful Algal Blooms Epidemiologist at UW Department of Health Services, about how Blue-Green Algae forms, and how its presence in Wisconsin lakes can affect the health of humans and animals.

]]>Buzz Kemper speaks with Jordan Murray, Harmful Algal Blooms Epidemiologist at UW Department of Health Services, about how Blue-Green Algae forms, and how its presence in Wisconsin lakes can affect the health of humans and animals.

]]>d0b61090-4782-40db-98d1-3d14443f86b0Tue, 28 May 2024 08:00:00 -050026:16falsefull4141Plants In Space!Plants In Space!Buzz talks with Botany Professor Dr. Simon Gilroy about his experiment sending plants to the space station for observation.

]]>Buzz talks with Botany Professor Dr. Simon Gilroy about his experiment sending plants to the space station for observation.

]]>9b20cc37-cc2f-4927-aaf7-d108e231aec1Tue, 07 May 2024 08:00:00 -050025:23falsefull4040The Buzz About Wisconsin's Cicada EmergenceThe Buzz About Wisconsin's Cicada EmergenceThis time on The Badger Talks Podcast, Buzz talks about....a BIG buzz! Wisconsin's 17-year cicada emergence, with his guest, Director of UW Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab, aka Wisconsin's Bug Guy: PJ Liesch.

]]>This time on The Badger Talks Podcast, Buzz talks about....a BIG buzz! Wisconsin's 17-year cicada emergence, with his guest, Director of UW Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab, aka Wisconsin's Bug Guy: PJ Liesch.

]]>8ea256c8-c47e-44ad-a541-80bde582b1b4Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -050027:55falsefull3939Earthfest 2024!Earthfest 2024!Buzz explores how Wisconsin's Earth Day celebration evolved into a week-long Earthfest, with his guests Nathan Jandl and Emily Reynolds.

]]>Buzz explores how Wisconsin's Earth Day celebration evolved into a week-long Earthfest, with his guests Nathan Jandl and Emily Reynolds.

]]>bc071c7c-fca7-4c5a-a9d0-95e3e8b20adcTue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -050027:04falsefull3838Stories of Courage: The Odyssey ProjectStories of Courage: The Odyssey ProjectIn a continuation of exploring The Odyssey Project, Buzz Kemper talks with director Emily Auerbach, and Odyssey Project alums Hezouwe Walada and Rene Robinson about their stories of courage. The UW-Odyssey Project offers University of Wisconsin-Madison humanities classes for adult students facing economic barriers to college. The majority of students that participate in the Odyssey Course are from racial and ethnic minority groups (~90%) and are often overcoming the obstacles of single parenthood, homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, incarceration, depression, and domestic abuse. Odyssey students report transformative outcomes, and some have even moved from homelessness to bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Students also say that they read more to their children, feel that they are better parents and advocates for their children in school, have more hope about their own futures, and are more likely to vote and become involved in their communities.

]]>In a continuation of exploring The Odyssey Project, Buzz Kemper talks with director Emily Auerbach, and Odyssey Project alums Hezouwe Walada and Rene Robinson about their stories of courage. The UW-Odyssey Project offers University of Wisconsin-Madison humanities classes for adult students facing economic barriers to college. The majority of students that participate in the Odyssey Course are from racial and ethnic minority groups (~90%) and are often overcoming the obstacles of single parenthood, homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, incarceration, depression, and domestic abuse. Odyssey students report transformative outcomes, and some have even moved from homelessness to bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Students also say that they read more to their children, feel that they are better parents and advocates for their children in school, have more hope about their own futures, and are more likely to vote and become involved in their communities.

]]>430bed28-34ba-4ad2-8ed3-4129ba35df14Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -050028:11falsefull3737Celebrating Odyssey VoicesCelebrating Odyssey VoicesUW-Madison's Odyssey Project offers humanities classes for adult students facing economic barriers to college. The majority of students who participate in Odyssey are from racial and ethnic minority groups, and are often overcoming the obstacles of single parenthood, homelessness, addiction, incarceration, depression, and domestic abuse. Participants say they read more to their children, feel they are better parents, and have more hope about their own future. In this program, we're exploring how Odyssey has helped students find their voice and be heard. Buzz speaks with Director of UW Odyssey Project Emily Auerbach, and Odyssey Projects alums Keena Atkinson and Corey Saffold about their Odyssey experience.

]]>UW-Madison's Odyssey Project offers humanities classes for adult students facing economic barriers to college. The majority of students who participate in Odyssey are from racial and ethnic minority groups, and are often overcoming the obstacles of single parenthood, homelessness, addiction, incarceration, depression, and domestic abuse. Participants say they read more to their children, feel they are better parents, and have more hope about their own future. In this program, we're exploring how Odyssey has helped students find their voice and be heard. Buzz speaks with Director of UW Odyssey Project Emily Auerbach, and Odyssey Projects alums Keena Atkinson and Corey Saffold about their Odyssey experience.

]]>6828a12a-167a-4ff9-a71e-4829c95a6095Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -050027:11falsefull3636The Ho Chunk Traveling Museum with Kylie West and Gavin LuterThe Ho Chunk Traveling Museum with Kylie West and Gavin LuterBuzz speaks with Village of Waunakee Executive Assistant Kylie West and UniverCity Managing Director Gavin Luter about how cities, towns, and villages form alliances with UW-Madison to accomplish their goals; in this case, working with the Ho Chunk Nation to create a traveling museum about the Ho Chunk people.

]]>Buzz speaks with Village of Waunakee Executive Assistant Kylie West and UniverCity Managing Director Gavin Luter about how cities, towns, and villages form alliances with UW-Madison to accomplish their goals; in this case, working with the Ho Chunk Nation to create a traveling museum about the Ho Chunk people.

]]>d17ab616-5bdd-4a6e-90ad-541255679f46Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -050025:44falsefull3535Community-Based Research with Cory Sprinkel and Kat PhelpsCommunity-Based Research with Cory Sprinkel and Kat PhelpsWhat is research? We have images of labs, computer models, surveys, ivory towers, etc. but some researchers are taking research to the people: to communities and neighborhoods. We find out more with our guests, Community-Engaged Scholarship Specialist Cory Sprinkel of the Morgridge Center for Public Service and Kat Phelps, with the Wisconsin Network for Research Support.

]]>What is research? We have images of labs, computer models, surveys, ivory towers, etc. but some researchers are taking research to the people: to communities and neighborhoods. We find out more with our guests, Community-Engaged Scholarship Specialist Cory Sprinkel of the Morgridge Center for Public Service and Kat Phelps, with the Wisconsin Network for Research Support.

]]>1e765c27-a21f-4c3b-982a-db22f2e77f15Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -050027:04falsefull3434The benefits of gratitude, with Bob McGrathThe benefits of gratitude, with Bob McGrathPsychology Emeritus Professor Robert McGrath helps us tune into the meaning of Thanksgiving by talking about the benefits of gratitude and thankfulness.

]]>Psychology Emeritus Professor Robert McGrath helps us tune into the meaning of Thanksgiving by talking about the benefits of gratitude and thankfulness.

]]>2c50721d-08de-407a-ba2f-845175d0a00dWed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -050017:36falsefull3333UW supports our veteran students, with Joe RasmussenUW supports our veteran students, with Joe RasmussenIt's Veterans' Day month, and on this episode, Joe Rasmussen, Director of Veterans Services at UW-Madison, talks about how the UW supports our veteran students.

]]>It's Veterans' Day month, and on this episode, Joe Rasmussen, Director of Veterans Services at UW-Madison, talks about how the UW supports our veteran students.

]]>db71ee82-b427-424e-a1f4-aa16e1fb49acFri, 10 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -050022:14falsefull3232Curing sick cranberries (and other fruits) with Fruit Pathologist Leslie HollandCuring sick cranberries (and other fruits) with Fruit Pathologist Leslie HollandHumans have doctors to cure them of illnesses and disease, so why not plants? Leslie Holland, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist of Fruit Crop Pathology talks with Buzz Kemper about diagnosing and curing disease in Wisconsin's most common fruit crops: cranberries, apples, and grapes.

]]>Humans have doctors to cure them of illnesses and disease, so why not plants? Leslie Holland, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist of Fruit Crop Pathology talks with Buzz Kemper about diagnosing and curing disease in Wisconsin's most common fruit crops: cranberries, apples, and grapes.

]]>540cb32c-03da-49ff-833e-026a78a313fcThu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -050019:01falsefull3131It's Wisconsin Science Festival Time! Buzz talks with Festival Director Samantha MulrooneyIt's Wisconsin Science Festival Time! Buzz talks with Festival Director Samantha MulrooneyEvery fall, the Wisconsin Science Festival features fascinating events all over Wisconsin. On this episode, Buzz Kemper speaks with Festival Director Samantha Mulrooney about this year's festival.

]]>Every fall, the Wisconsin Science Festival features fascinating events all over Wisconsin. On this episode, Buzz Kemper speaks with Festival Director Samantha Mulrooney about this year's festival.

]]>33f1d51c-b9f3-4bd3-9dc7-02ee9d34782cThu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -050015:28falsefull3030How genomics can prevent cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac arrest, with electrophysiologist Dr. Lee EckhardtHow genomics can prevent cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac arrest, with electrophysiologist Dr. Lee EckhardtDr. Lee L. Eckhardt is the Gary and Marie Weiner Professor of Cardiovascular Research and a faculty member in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within the Department of Medicine. As an electrophysiologist, Dr. Eckhardt treats a wide variety of arrhythmia conditions particularly conditions that cause ventricular arrhythmia or sudden death. She is an expert in inherited arrhythmia conditions and directs both clinical and basic science arrhythmia research projects related to these interests with an overarching goal of prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD). She is co-director of the UW Health Inherited Arrhythmia Clinic and the Cardiac Arrest Prevention Program. Dr. Eckhardt serves as the Vice President of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society (2020-2022) and the Heart Rhythm Society Fellowship Committee. She is an editorial board member of the Heart Rhythm Society Journal, Heart Rhythm Care Reports Journal and JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

]]>Dr. Lee L. Eckhardt is the Gary and Marie Weiner Professor of Cardiovascular Research and a faculty member in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within the Department of Medicine. As an electrophysiologist, Dr. Eckhardt treats a wide variety of arrhythmia conditions particularly conditions that cause ventricular arrhythmia or sudden death. She is an expert in inherited arrhythmia conditions and directs both clinical and basic science arrhythmia research projects related to these interests with an overarching goal of prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD). She is co-director of the UW Health Inherited Arrhythmia Clinic and the Cardiac Arrest Prevention Program. Dr. Eckhardt serves as the Vice President of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society (2020-2022) and the Heart Rhythm Society Fellowship Committee. She is an editorial board member of the Heart Rhythm Society Journal, Heart Rhythm Care Reports Journal and JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

]]>bdcdc2dc-7add-41bc-8a18-b73eb3a4b2c1Sat, 23 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -050017:01falsefull2929The science of regenerating, replacing, growing, and repairing muscle cells with Dr. Jeffrey DilworthThe science of regenerating, replacing, growing, and repairing muscle cells with Dr. Jeffrey DilworthBuzz Kemper talks with cell and regenerative biology professor Dr. Jeffrey Dilworth, who helps us understand why the genes that maintain stem cells in a healthy state sometimes get turned off and how we can use epigenetics to turn these genes back on, so our satellite cells can function properly and effectively throughout our lifetime.

]]>Buzz Kemper talks with cell and regenerative biology professor Dr. Jeffrey Dilworth, who helps us understand why the genes that maintain stem cells in a healthy state sometimes get turned off and how we can use epigenetics to turn these genes back on, so our satellite cells can function properly and effectively throughout our lifetime.

]]>61c53284-b375-4d68-b5d5-349b4b7b6242Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -050018:39falsefull2828The History of the Universe through the James Webb Space Telescope with Michael MasedaThe History of the Universe through the James Webb Space Telescope with Michael MasedaBuzz Kemper speaks with UW Madison Assistant Professor of Astronomy Michael Maseda about what he's learned from hundreds of hours of observing distant galaxies through the James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST.

]]>Buzz Kemper speaks with UW Madison Assistant Professor of Astronomy Michael Maseda about what he's learned from hundreds of hours of observing distant galaxies through the James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST.

]]>fee7e57c-e093-4f02-91b0-1048ad9dd5bbFri, 28 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050018:29falsefull2727Galaxies, Gases, and Supermassive Black Holes with Melissa MorrisGalaxies, Gases, and Supermassive Black Holes with Melissa MorrisSoon-to-be Doctor Melissa Morris talks with Buzz Kemper about galaxies, their environments, their movements, and what supermassive black holes can tell us about them.

]]>Soon-to-be Doctor Melissa Morris talks with Buzz Kemper about galaxies, their environments, their movements, and what supermassive black holes can tell us about them.

]]>8443d0bc-3f54-4cf3-a9ad-60f15e1905a3Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050024:19falsefull2626Lake sediment, shared data, the changing climate and pickle ball with Jack WilliamsLake sediment, shared data, the changing climate and pickle ball with Jack WilliamsIn this episode, Buzz chats with Jack Williams, Professor of Geography and Geography Department Chair, about his geography career, which overlaps with many other fields in working to solve the historical climate puzzle in looking at plant pollen in lake sediment over the more recent geological past.

]]>In this episode, Buzz chats with Jack Williams, Professor of Geography and Geography Department Chair, about his geography career, which overlaps with many other fields in working to solve the historical climate puzzle in looking at plant pollen in lake sediment over the more recent geological past.

]]>a9114091-7614-4873-ba8c-65e6ce4b113cFri, 09 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050017:08falsefull2525Navigating Cartography with Jim LacyNavigating Cartography with Jim LacyThe UW State Cartographer's Office kindly loaned us Jim Lacy for today's episode of The Badger Talks Podcast. He makes Cartography fun and, well, easily navigable!

]]>The UW State Cartographer's Office kindly loaned us Jim Lacy for today's episode of The Badger Talks Podcast. He makes Cartography fun and, well, easily navigable!

]]>d938f817-1991-41ff-a8c4-435fee7b8165Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050019:24falsefull2424War Crimes and the Russian War on Ukraine with Dr. Francine HirschWar Crimes and the Russian War on Ukraine with Dr. Francine HirschDr. Francine Hirsch, Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of History at UW-Madison, brings clarity to the difficult topic of war crimes, and specifically, war crimes being investigated in the Russian war against Ukraine.

]]>Dr. Francine Hirsch, Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of History at UW-Madison, brings clarity to the difficult topic of war crimes, and specifically, war crimes being investigated in the Russian war against Ukraine.

]]>f5a61ef3-08f8-4542-8da9-b1a83bbc6784Tue, 16 May 2023 09:00:00 -050019:08falsefull2323Demisemiseptcentennial! UW-Madison 175th Anniversary with Michael FaheyDemisemiseptcentennial! UW-Madison 175th Anniversary with Michael FaheyNew Badger Talks Podcast host Buzz Kemper speaks with Managing Director of Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association Michael (Mike) Fahey about celebrating UW-Madison's 175th Anniversary all throughout the state.

]]>New Badger Talks Podcast host Buzz Kemper speaks with Managing Director of Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association Michael (Mike) Fahey about celebrating UW-Madison's 175th Anniversary all throughout the state.

]]>020bc802-e5fe-4e5d-b950-f13c9a59ee2cMon, 01 May 2023 08:00:00 -050016:55falsefull2222Predicting brackets and beyond with Laura AlbertPredicting brackets and beyond with Laura AlbertLaura Albert, professor and chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering, gives Ben a crash course in industrial engineering, the goal of the field, and how we can use its methods to predict systems like Badger and National Football League brackets

Links to other Badger Talk Live recordings of University of Wisconsin-Madison experts, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Laura Albert, professor and chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering, gives Ben a crash course in industrial engineering, the goal of the field, and how we can use its methods to predict systems like Badger and National Football League brackets

Links to other Badger Talk Live recordings of University of Wisconsin-Madison experts, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>13f07d70-3e94-46d0-93b7-d97d1471cc5cTue, 25 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -050014:06falsefull2121Connecting medicine and children's literature with Dipesh NavsariaConnecting medicine and children's literature with Dipesh NavsariaDipesh Navsaria chats with Ben about the importance of reading to kids, how he became interested in combining children's literature and medicine, and how books can transport a child's mind to a brand new place.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Dipesh Navsaria chats with Ben about the importance of reading to kids, how he became interested in combining children's literature and medicine, and how books can transport a child's mind to a brand new place.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>1dde230b-2570-412a-bedc-25ef7773d9bdMon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -050013:50falsefull2020Investing to improve the world with Tom EggertInvesting to improve the world with Tom EggertTom Eggert chats with Ben about investing in solutions to climate change and social justice that will likely give you returns and help improve the planet simultaneously. Tom also chats about how micro-finance loans can help communities rebound from natural disasters.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Tom Eggert chats with Ben about investing in solutions to climate change and social justice that will likely give you returns and help improve the planet simultaneously. Tom also chats about how micro-finance loans can help communities rebound from natural disasters.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>bffb28c3-002b-43aa-9b4d-7df0b909789fTue, 12 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -050017:17falsefull1919Giving cows a voice in their welfare with Jennifer Van OsGiving cows a voice in their welfare with Jennifer Van OsProfessor Jennifer Van Os chats with Ben about the importance of dairy cow welfare, how to measure individual cow preference, and how dairy cow welfare translates into productivity and better herd management.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Professor Jennifer Van Os chats with Ben about the importance of dairy cow welfare, how to measure individual cow preference, and how dairy cow welfare translates into productivity and better herd management.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>a1dfed64-c268-4fe3-87a5-7374964329c6Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -050015:15falsefull1818Advancing our knowledge of Alzheimer's disease at UW-Madison with Sterling JohnsonAdvancing our knowledge of Alzheimer's disease at UW-Madison with Sterling JohnsonProfessor Sterling Johnson chats with Ben about the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) study, new insights from the study, how we can visualize protein build-up before symptoms, and how the study can help our understanding of Alzheimer's going forward.

You can check out the latest about the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) by visiting: https://wrap.wisc.edu/

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Professor Sterling Johnson chats with Ben about the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) study, new insights from the study, how we can visualize protein build-up before symptoms, and how the study can help our understanding of Alzheimer's going forward.

You can check out the latest about the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) by visiting: https://wrap.wisc.edu/

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>b2784dc9-c056-4031-9e7f-19ec6730c329Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -050013:16falsefull1717Making dance accessible with Kate CorbyMaking dance accessible with Kate CorbyKate Corby, Professor of Dance and expert in rolling around on the floor, chats with Ben about making dance accessible to kids across Madison, learning through movement & dance, and how dance can teach us more about ourselves.

You can check out the dance outreach initiative Performing Ourselves by visiting: https://performingourselves.com/

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Kate Corby, Professor of Dance and expert in rolling around on the floor, chats with Ben about making dance accessible to kids across Madison, learning through movement & dance, and how dance can teach us more about ourselves.

You can check out the dance outreach initiative Performing Ourselves by visiting: https://performingourselves.com/

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>160d6f93-e043-4cbe-b1d8-fb5a6ba38b8aTue, 17 May 2022 07:00:00 -050011:22falsefull1616Flow in Dance with Li Chiao-PingFlow in Dance with Li Chiao-PingLi Chiao-Ping, Professor of Dance, chats with Ben about how the she has worked with students, the community, and her dance company to bring dance throughout the lifespan. Chiao-Ping describes what it is like to dance and how rewarding it is to see students and community members dance as well. You can even take part!

You can check out Li Chiao-Ping dance by visiting: https://www.lcpdance.com/

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Li Chiao-Ping, Professor of Dance, chats with Ben about how the she has worked with students, the community, and her dance company to bring dance throughout the lifespan. Chiao-Ping describes what it is like to dance and how rewarding it is to see students and community members dance as well. You can even take part!

You can check out Li Chiao-Ping dance by visiting: https://www.lcpdance.com/

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>580f9588-2602-4ffb-9c1f-55721f9be3d1Tue, 10 May 2022 07:30:00 -050012:26falsefull1515Business resources from the Small Business Development Center with Michelle Somes-BooherBusiness resources from the Small Business Development Center with Michelle Somes-BooherMichelle Somes-Booher, the Director of the Small Business Development Center, chats with Ben about how the Center serves as a connector for business at all stages. The Center offers consulting, classes, videos, and resources of all sorts that are extremely helpful (as Ben can personally verify). If you're getting a business together, check out the Small Business Development Center!

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about Covering Wisconsin and upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

You can check out the Small Business Development Center by visiting: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/

]]>Michelle Somes-Booher, the Director of the Small Business Development Center, chats with Ben about how the Center serves as a connector for business at all stages. The Center offers consulting, classes, videos, and resources of all sorts that are extremely helpful (as Ben can personally verify). If you're getting a business together, check out the Small Business Development Center!

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about Covering Wisconsin and upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

You can check out the Small Business Development Center by visiting: https://sbdc.wisc.edu/

]]>4d9ad604-88bb-4c98-b896-8f03817c70a6Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:30:00 -050016:54falsefull1414Shifts in supply chains with Jake DeanShifts in supply chains with Jake DeanJake Dean, the Director of the Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management, chats with Ben about how his work teaching about supplies chains and their potential disruptions was actually disrupted by the pandemic. Jake also discusses the status of supply chains currently and what folks might be able to expect to see going forward in addition to what he likes to do on Sundays (hint, it's edible).

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about supply chain issues during the pandemic and upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Jake Dean, the Director of the Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management, chats with Ben about how his work teaching about supplies chains and their potential disruptions was actually disrupted by the pandemic. Jake also discusses the status of supply chains currently and what folks might be able to expect to see going forward in addition to what he likes to do on Sundays (hint, it's edible).

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about supply chain issues during the pandemic and upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>da45191e-7a68-4617-8bca-6addcb7ca4e7Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:30:00 -050014:51falsefull1313An overview of Covering Wisconsin with Courtney HarrisAn overview of Covering Wisconsin with Courtney HarrisCourtney Harris, the Outreach & Partner Development Manager at Covering Wisconsin, chats with Ben about how Covering Wisconsin partners with organizations across the state to help individuals get health insurance and choose plans. Folks can contact Covering Wisconsin or visit the website to learn about the process of signing up for health insurance and their personal options. Violet the dog would approve.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about Covering Wisconsin and upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Covering Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization that helps people in Wisconsin find and use health insurance. Their expert Health Insurance Navigators provide free help any time. You can contact a Covering Wisconsin Navigator by calling 608-261-1455 or 414-400-9489 or schedule an appointment online. You can also call the 2-1-1 Helpline to find a Navigator or other health insurance enrollment assister near you.

]]>Courtney Harris, the Outreach & Partner Development Manager at Covering Wisconsin, chats with Ben about how Covering Wisconsin partners with organizations across the state to help individuals get health insurance and choose plans. Folks can contact Covering Wisconsin or visit the website to learn about the process of signing up for health insurance and their personal options. Violet the dog would approve.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live about Covering Wisconsin and upcoming or past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Covering Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization that helps people in Wisconsin find and use health insurance. Their expert Health Insurance Navigators provide free help any time. You can contact a Covering Wisconsin Navigator by calling 608-261-1455 or 414-400-9489 or schedule an appointment online. You can also call the 2-1-1 Helpline to find a Navigator or other health insurance enrollment assister near you.

]]>a2899bbf-a8ca-4553-bddf-9b1dc0b30511Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:30:00 -050013:03falsefull1212Financial Scams and Trusted Resources with Cliff RobbFinancial Scams and Trusted Resources with Cliff RobbCliff Robb, Associate Professor of Personal Finance, chats with Ben about his random path to his interest in finance, the reward of teaching fundamental skills to students, research into behaviors leading to debt, how financial scams can affect everyone, the Center for Financial Security as a resource for financial information, and playing with Legos or talking the dogs to the park.

Links to Cliff's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Visit the Center for Financial Secuirty:

https://cfs.wisc.edu/

]]>Cliff Robb, Associate Professor of Personal Finance, chats with Ben about his random path to his interest in finance, the reward of teaching fundamental skills to students, research into behaviors leading to debt, how financial scams can affect everyone, the Center for Financial Security as a resource for financial information, and playing with Legos or talking the dogs to the park.

Links to Cliff's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Visit the Center for Financial Secuirty:

https://cfs.wisc.edu/

]]>18e83393-669a-4d40-99e2-27d9b991c64dTue, 22 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -050015:14falsefull1111The how and why of investing with Linda LepeThe how and why of investing with Linda LepeLinda Lepe, Director of Consumer Finance & Financial Planning, chats with Ben about the basics of investing: what investing is, the benefits of investing early, what stocks versus bonds are, and how you could get a mix of stocks and bonds through mutual funds or exchange traded funds all with a bit of humor.

Links to Linda's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Investment websites mentioned by Linda:

Investopedia- https://www.investopedia.com/

Nerdwallet- https://www.nerdwallet.com/

Yahoo finance- https://finance.yahoo.com/

Market Watch- https://www.marketwatch.com/

Morning Star- https://www.morningstar.com/


]]>Linda Lepe, Director of Consumer Finance & Financial Planning, chats with Ben about the basics of investing: what investing is, the benefits of investing early, what stocks versus bonds are, and how you could get a mix of stocks and bonds through mutual funds or exchange traded funds all with a bit of humor.

Links to Linda's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Investment websites mentioned by Linda:

Investopedia- https://www.investopedia.com/

Nerdwallet- https://www.nerdwallet.com/

Yahoo finance- https://finance.yahoo.com/

Market Watch- https://www.marketwatch.com/

Morning Star- https://www.morningstar.com/


]]>f1bc2972-da44-4b92-b73c-1a4c8c8a1395Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -050016:21falsefull1010Reflecting on "WPR Reports: Mapped Out" with Bridgit BowdenReflecting on "WPR Reports: Mapped Out" with Bridgit BowdenBridgit Bowden, WPR's Special Projects Reporter, chats with Ben about what she learned when making the "WPR Reports: Mapped Out" podcast, what she hopes each listener will learn about gerrymandering, how critical redistricting is to every aspect of politics in Wisconsin, and how she still does Zumba with or without her cats.

Links to Bridgit's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Listen to "WPR Reports: Mapped Out" on-

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7GSHJFjB75vWnhR1EXL2j1

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wpr-reports/id1586839609

WPR website:

https://www.wpr.org/mappedout

]]>Bridgit Bowden, WPR's Special Projects Reporter, chats with Ben about what she learned when making the "WPR Reports: Mapped Out" podcast, what she hopes each listener will learn about gerrymandering, how critical redistricting is to every aspect of politics in Wisconsin, and how she still does Zumba with or without her cats.

Links to Bridgit's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Listen to "WPR Reports: Mapped Out" on-

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7GSHJFjB75vWnhR1EXL2j1

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wpr-reports/id1586839609

WPR website:

https://www.wpr.org/mappedout

]]>95d4013d-61ff-487e-88d5-ca919435f363Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -050015:14falsefull99The joy and biodiversity of native plants with Susan CarpenterThe joy and biodiversity of native plants with Susan CarpenterSusan Carpenter, native plant gardener at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, chats with Ben about the joy and biodiversity that come with gardening with native plant species, how pollinators and birds benefit from native plants, ways to find out more about native plants, how prescribed burns are carried out at the University Arboretum, and how her dog expects milk bones from every delivery truck.

Links to Susan's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Susan Carpenter, native plant gardener at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, chats with Ben about the joy and biodiversity that come with gardening with native plant species, how pollinators and birds benefit from native plants, ways to find out more about native plants, how prescribed burns are carried out at the University Arboretum, and how her dog expects milk bones from every delivery truck.

Links to Susan's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>80003817-18eb-459c-843a-caa32d56d93fTue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -050013:47falsefull88Evidence-based practice and food security with Barb DuerstEvidence-based practice and food security with Barb DuerstBarb Duerst, Deputy Director of the Masters of Public Health Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, chats with Ben about the need for evidence-based decision making in public health and beyond, food security, and all the amazing activities Barb does in her spare time.

Links to Barb's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Barb Duerst, Deputy Director of the Masters of Public Health Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, chats with Ben about the need for evidence-based decision making in public health and beyond, food security, and all the amazing activities Barb does in her spare time.

Links to Barb's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>713e0e36-459e-41a2-968e-d2763e14dc41Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -050013:26falsefull77The Wisconsin Science Festival through the ages with Laura Heisler and George TzougrosThe Wisconsin Science Festival through the ages with Laura Heisler and George TzougrosThe co-founders of the Wisconsin Science Festival, Laura Heisler and George Tzougros, chat with Ben about how the Fest came to be, some highlights of the over 200 events happening across the state from October 21st to the 24th, and where they would love to see the Fest go in the future.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live by Laura and George, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

The link to the Wisconsin Science Festival is here:

https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/

]]>The co-founders of the Wisconsin Science Festival, Laura Heisler and George Tzougros, chat with Ben about how the Fest came to be, some highlights of the over 200 events happening across the state from October 21st to the 24th, and where they would love to see the Fest go in the future.

Links to the upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live by Laura and George, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

The link to the Wisconsin Science Festival is here:

https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/

]]>ef790c57-419c-49e2-90a4-afb8854e5c8cTue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -050014:30falsefull66A critical lens on gerrymandering in all forms with Barry BurdenA critical lens on gerrymandering in all forms with Barry BurdenDirector of the Elections Research Center and professor Barry Burden chats with Ben about the multiple forms of gerrymandering, how maps can be redrawn, and what alternatives to secretive redistricting the public can learn more about.

Links to Barry's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

The virtual talk on rank choice voting in Wisconsin on October 7th morning is here:

https://elections.wisc.edu/ranked-choice-voting-breakfast-briefing/

To see the rest of the events for Badger Family Weekend, visit the event page for the program here:

https://parent.wisc.edu/parent-events/family-weekend/

]]>Director of the Elections Research Center and professor Barry Burden chats with Ben about the multiple forms of gerrymandering, how maps can be redrawn, and what alternatives to secretive redistricting the public can learn more about.

Links to Barry's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

The virtual talk on rank choice voting in Wisconsin on October 7th morning is here:

https://elections.wisc.edu/ranked-choice-voting-breakfast-briefing/

To see the rest of the events for Badger Family Weekend, visit the event page for the program here:

https://parent.wisc.edu/parent-events/family-weekend/

]]>3e253d4d-9037-45a1-b2e3-c1f359389ef6Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -050013:35falsefull55The School of Music Expands and the early Wonderbread years with Susan C. CookThe School of Music Expands and the early Wonderbread years with Susan C. CookDirector of the UW-Madison Mead Witter School of Music, Susan C. Cook, chats with Ben about her early "Wonderbread" years in the UP of Michigan, how ragtime culture was similar to the birth of hip-hop culture, and the new expansion of the School of Music.

Links to Susan's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Susan's book "Bodes of Sound" connecting culture and youth across the generations can be found here: https://www.routledge.com/Bodies-of-Sound-Studies-Across-Popular-Music-and-Dance/Cook-Dodds/p/book/9781138248144

]]>Director of the UW-Madison Mead Witter School of Music, Susan C. Cook, chats with Ben about her early "Wonderbread" years in the UP of Michigan, how ragtime culture was similar to the birth of hip-hop culture, and the new expansion of the School of Music.

Links to Susan's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

Susan's book "Bodes of Sound" connecting culture and youth across the generations can be found here: https://www.routledge.com/Bodies-of-Sound-Studies-Across-Popular-Music-and-Dance/Cook-Dodds/p/book/9781138248144

]]>075c301f-7e05-49ea-a329-59e91e306b0eTue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -050012:47falsefull44Composing, improvising, and kid show earworms with Johannes WallmannComposing, improvising, and kid show earworms with Johannes WallmannProfessor and jazz-man Johannes Wallmann chats with Ben about finding a home where can successfully balance teaching, composing, and recording albums, improvising, plus the catchy earworm stuck in his brain.

Links to Johannes' upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Professor and jazz-man Johannes Wallmann chats with Ben about finding a home where can successfully balance teaching, composing, and recording albums, improvising, plus the catchy earworm stuck in his brain.

Links to Johannes' upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>0c21583a-dd78-48b7-a33b-161762d70ec2Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -050013:08falsefull33Feeling hopeful about climate change with Greg NemetFeeling hopeful about climate change with Greg NemetProfessor and educator Greg Nemet joins Ben on the podcast to discuss being hopeful about climate change, geeking out from seeing wind turbines and solar panels, and pond hockey.

Links to Greg's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>Professor and educator Greg Nemet joins Ben on the podcast to discuss being hopeful about climate change, geeking out from seeing wind turbines and solar panels, and pond hockey.

Links to Greg's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

]]>48ff9ae0-76ea-42f5-bd73-8e2b356f4327Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -050011:16falsefull22On poetry and meaningful baking with Professor Cherene Sherrard-JohnsonOn poetry and meaningful baking with Professor Cherene Sherrard-JohnsonBen Rush interviews Professor Cherene Sherrard-Johnson about her recent poetry collection "Grimoire", her journey, and cooking recipes from the cookbook of Malinda Russell, the first known Black Woman to publish a cookbook in the United States.

Links to Cherene's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

To check out Cherene's poetry volume "Grimoire", click this link: https://www.autumnhouse.org/books/grimoire/

]]>Ben Rush interviews Professor Cherene Sherrard-Johnson about her recent poetry collection "Grimoire", her journey, and cooking recipes from the cookbook of Malinda Russell, the first known Black Woman to publish a cookbook in the United States.

Links to Cherene's upcoming virtual Badger Talk Live, and upcoming and past Badger Talk Live recordings, can be found here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/badger-talks-live/

To check out Cherene's poetry volume "Grimoire", click this link: https://www.autumnhouse.org/books/grimoire/

]]>0a1481a6-dfe0-4d9a-8e61-de48a9b81895Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -050015:35falsefull11