Chris Malina
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UW-Green Bay Launches New Water Science Degree To Meet Growing Demand
As the world continues to deal with an increasing amount of water quality and quantity issues, there’s a growing demand for workers with a water science background. We hear about one Wisconsin university’s new effort to try and meet that demand. → Read More
How Low Compensation For Public Defenders Is Impacting Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s rate of pay for private attorneys taking on public defense cases is the lowest in the nation at $40 per hour. Now, as part of a budget proposal package from a coalition of criminal justice agencies, the State Public Defender’s office is requesting that the rate be increased to $70 per hour. We look at what’s behind the state’s low public defender pay rate, and how → Read More
Voters And Anger
Voters across the country are angry, and with an election just around the corner, they’ll likely be taking that anger with them to the polls. While political anger is nothing new, many feel like it’s being amplified in the age of Donald Trump. We talk with an anger expert about how the emotion is being used by both candidates and voters these days, what all this political → Read More
Looking At Poverty In Milwaukee Through A Public Health Lens
While poverty has long been thought of as an economic problem, officials in Milwaukee are starting to examine the issue through the lens of public health, and refocusing on the health and societal outcomes poverty can have. → Read More
Got A Science Lover In Your Life? They'll Love These 3 Books
For those in your life with an insatiable curiosity, treat them to a science book this year. From astronomy to zoology, there’s no shortage of cool stuff happening all across the scientific world. And it’s a great time to buy a science book, because 2017 has been a particularly good year for science writing, according to one writer. → Read More
Just Why Do We Love Sad Music?
A recent study from the University of Berlin suggests listening to sad music actually causes our minds to wander, which is a good thing. The study indicates this mind wandering lead to self-reflection, which ultimately may actually help us feel better. → Read More
Documentary Focuses On 'The Masterpiece' That Is Wisconsin's State Capitol
The Wisconsin Capitol building is the subject of a new Wisconsin Public Television documentary, "Our House: The Wisconsin Capitol," which delves into the design and construction of one of our state’s most cherished buildings. → Read More
A Look At Height Discrimination In American Society
Discrimination based on height is a bigger issue than you might realize. → Read More
Creating Art Of Out Death On 'Game Of Thrones'
In the world of "Game of Thrones," death is all around. But only one man gets paid by HBO to create artwork based on the many deaths that take place on the long-running show. → Read More
In A Post-Apocalyptic World, What Would You Try To Save?
If you survived the end of the world, what would you try to save? A writer says questions like that point to the pleasure that can be found in the stories and movies rife now in pop culture about not only an apocalyptic event itself, but what comes next. → Read More
Music Critic Reflects On Past Reviews, Reader Feedback And Angry Korn Fans
Being a music critic these days can be a tough business. Write a negative review of an artist or band that everyone else seems to love and the Internet will let you hear about it. → Read More
UW Study Finds Surprising Lack Of Research On How Air Pollution Affects Birds
While many avian studies have focused on habitat changes, food availability and climate change, there hasn’t been as much done on how air pollution affects bird species. → Read More
Can We Make Great Pre-Kindergarten Available To All?
Pre-Kindergarten or pre-K programs are a popular early childhood education option, but programs a → Read More
Some Multilingual Graduates Receive New Honor In Wisconsin
Students in two Wisconsin school districts recently became the first to receive a new badge of honor in Wisconsin. → Read More
How To Help Your Pup Get Through Thunderstorms
It’s that time of the year when thunderstorms and severe weather are becoming more and more common, and that could mean some stressful evenings for your dogs this summer. One option that may help is clothing products that claim anxiety relief, such as the Thundershirt and Anxiety Wrap, which have become more common in recent years. → Read More
USGS: 1.8B New Stems Of Milkweed Needed To Sustain Monarch Population
According to a recent report from the U.S. Geological Survey, more than 1.8 billion additional stems of milkweed plants are needed in North America in order to stabilize the monarch population. → Read More