https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51 "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. Thu, 16 May 2024 21:06:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/wpr_favicon-1.png?width=150&height=150&fit=bounds https://www.wpr.org 32 32 editor@wpr.org (Managing Editor) webmaster@wpr.org (Webmaster) https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/podcast_route51.png?width=150&height=150&fit=bounds https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51 144 144 "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. Wisconsin Public Radio no 2018 Wisconsin Public Radio"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, economeditor@wpr.org https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/may-17-finale Wed, 15 May 2024 19:11:26 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/may-17-finale Route 51 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/stereo-883186_1920.jpg 1920 1086 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 […] 3030 false 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 […]Art, Episode, History, Media, Music, News https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/may-3-the-univercity-alliance-in-central-wisconsin Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/may-3-the-univercity-alliance-in-central-wisconsin Route 51 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/211022_uwmadison02-scaled-e1744131612832.jpg 2560 1417 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, […] false 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, […]Economy, Education, Environment, Science and Technology, Social Issues https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/april-26-bad-river-documentary Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:31:14 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/april-26-bad-river-documentary Route 51 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BADRIVER_Poster_Key_Art_CMYK_300dpi_2.12.24-scaled.jpg 1760 2560 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 […] false 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 […]Energy, Environment, Film, Justice, Pollution, Waters https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/april-12-sane-nurse-program Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:53:55 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/april-12-sane-nurse-program Route 51 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 […] 3030 false 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 […]Health, Justice, Mental Health, Women's Health https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/april-5-backstage-at-the-symphony Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:58:47 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/april-5-backstage-at-the-symphony Route 51 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cwso.jpg 500 333 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 […] 3030 false 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 […]Classical Music, Music https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/march-15-project-blue-book-ufos Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:29:09 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/march-15-project-blue-book-ufos Route 51 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AP_97061002166.jpg 1984 1568 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 […] false 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 […]History, Military, Science and Technology, Space https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/march-8-hospital-closures Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:46:20 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/march-8-hospital-closures Route 51 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HSHS-St-Josephs-Hospital_exterior.jpg 700 450 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. false 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.Economy, Health, Social Issues https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/march-1-municipal-airports Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:37:57 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/march-1-municipal-airports Route 51 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ap17206852676987-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 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 […] false 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 […]Air, Economy, Science and Technology, Transportation https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/feb-23-ai-vs-fake-news Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:07:04 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/feb-23-ai-vs-fake-news Route 51 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1633557580707.jpg 720 540 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 […] false 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 […]Economy, Labor, Media, News, Politics, Science and Technology https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/feb-16-wild-birds-in-winter Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:52:24 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/route-51/feb-16-wild-birds-in-winter Route 51 https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/birds-3863894_1920.jpg 1920 1280 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 […] 3030 false 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 […]Animals, Climate Change, Environment, Natural Science, Science and Technology, Weather