The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism brings us this month’s peek behind the curtain, as we dig deeper to learn more about the investigative stories local reporters are working on now. Reporter Kate Golden warns us that we are awash in endocrine disruptors- common chemicals that are changing our bodies in ways we are only beginning to discover. And they’re in our water here in Wisconsin.
UW Emergency Text Alert System Just Kind Of Effective
The Center for Investigative Journalism’s Rory Linnane, explains why the U-W’s emergency alert system doesn’t work for everyone.
Patenting The Human Genome
You made your genetic code yourself. But do you own it? UW’s Shubha Ghosh tells us why that’s a more challenging question than you might think. […]
Bag It! Showing At The Barrymore Tonight Only
Bag It! is a new documentary about a man who begins a strange journey with a simple decision: to stop using plastic bags. Director Sue Beraza joins the 8 […]
Going to Tehran
On Friday, May 3rd host Esty Dinur interviewed Flynt Leverett on his new book “Going to Tehran.” Co-authored with Hillary Mann Leverett, “Going to Tehran” offers a new perspective on our conflicting policies with Iran and proposes potential solutions. Copies of the book will be available during the upcoming pledge drive June 3rd-16th.
The Life Of Nancy Thurow
Nancy Thurow, the co-founder and longtime artistic director of Children’s Theater of Madison (CTM), died Tuesday in Madison. Roseanne Sheridan, Stage Director, Acting/Directing Teacher, and current Director of the Children’s Theater of Madison, joined the 8 O’ Clock Buzz to talk with Jonathan Zarov, about Thurow’s spirited life.
