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University of the Air

Sun, Nov 22 Listen
This afternoon at four, during University of the Air, looking at the history of comics in Wisconsin. Images refered to in this conversation appear in the book "Comics in Wisconsin" by Paul Buhle, published by Borderland Books and distributed by the University of Wisconsin Press.

University of the Air

Sun, Nov 15 Listen
How did Europe make the transition from hunter-and-gatherer to farming? Very quickly. At four, on University of the air, we'll get some insights into how and why it happened.

University of the Air

Sun, Nov 8 Listen
At four, on University of the Air, Alfred McCoy shares some insights into the United States, the Philippines, and the rise of the surveillance state.

University of the Air

Sun, Nov 1 Listen
Some of the best dramas are coming from India and we'll look at some of the ones written by a celebrated Indian playwright and TV star this afternoon at four during University of the Air.

University of the Air

Sun, Oct 25 Listen
Author Lev Raphael offers a new perspective on Germany, during University of the Air, at four.

University of the Air

Sun, Oct 18 Listen
At four, on University of the Air, the French playwright Moliere (mohl-YAIR) comes to life through one of his funniest comedies, "The Imaginary Invalid". To tap into a wealth of information about Moliere and the University Theatre performances of The Imaginary Invalid, go to: http://UTimaginaryinvalid.terapad.com

University of the Air

Sun, Oct 11 Listen
Join us, at four, on University of the Air, to hear about the latest progress against H-I-V and AIDS.

University of the Air

Sun, Oct 4 Listen
Where does money come from and how is energy connected to the world credit crisis? For some insights, join us, at four, for University of the Air. For a related discourse money, debt, and energy, see: http://www.chrismartenson.com/crashcourse

University of the Air

Sun, Sep 27 Listen
Climatologists Dan Vimont and Chris Kucharik join us for University of the Air this afternoon at four, to tell us the latest about climate change in Wisconsin.

University of the Air

Sun, Sep 20 Listen
At four, on University of the Air, discover how innocent people are being freed from years in prison by new evidence and the Wisconsin Innocence Project.

University of the Air

Sun, Sep 13 Listen
Join us at four, for Univeristy of the Air. Guitarist Javier Calderon shares his art and tells of his lessons with the great Andres Segovia.

University of the Air

Sun, Sep 6 Listen
We'll get a sneak preview of the newly-refurbished Washburn Observatory this afternoon at four during University of the Air.

University of the Air

Sun, Aug 30 Listen
At four, on University of the Air, ants and fungus, and how they relate to our place in the biosphere.

University of the Air

Sun, Aug 23 Listen
At four, on University of the Air, how you can take good care of your kidneys.

University of the Air

Sun, Aug 16 Listen
At four, University of the Air looks at the life and writings of the twentieth-century American poet Elizabeth Bishop.

University of the Air

Sun, Aug 9 Listen
At four, on University of the Air, a look at the importance of transforming America's community colleges.

University of the Air

Sun, Aug 2 Listen
Why are farmers' markets so popular and how much do they benefit buyer and seller? For some insights, join us, at four, for Unviersity of the Air.

University of the Air

Sun, Jul 26 Listen
At four, on University of the Air, meet explorer Jean Nicolet (nick-oh-LAY), the man and the legend. Additional resources: www.wpr.org/uoa/nicolet-090726.cfm

University of the Air

Sun, Jul 19 Listen
Before she became an independent-minded novelist, Jane Austen was an independent-minded teenager. At four, on University of the Air, meet young Jane Austen. For information about a fall outreach class Professor Joe Wiesenfarth will be teaching on "Jane Austen as Monty Python: Austen's Girlhood Writings," contact Emily Auerbach at eauerbach@dcs.wisc.edu or 608-262-3733. For readings used on this show, see Jane Austen's Catharine and Other Writings (Oxford World Classics) and Emily Auerbach's...

University of the Air

Sun, Jul 12 Listen
For better or worse, microbes are all around us, on us, and in us. At four, on University of the Air, we take a close look at "our microbial planet."

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Sun, Jul 5 Listen
After four, on University of the Air, a look at how the development of your immune system affects your ability to accept an organ transplant.

University of the Air

Sun, Jun 28 Listen
This afternoon at four during University of the Air, no less than a history of light - or at least a history of human theories about it. For some down-to-earth descriptions of strange light phenomena, go to: http://www.physics.sunysb.edu/Physics/

University of the Air

Sun, Jun 21 Listen
At four, on University of the Air, a look at the career of General Curtis LeMay (leh-MAY). He was a major strategist during World War II and a vice presidential candidate thirty years later. People either revered or reviled him, and we'll find out why.

University of the Air

Sun, Jun 14 Listen
At four this afternoon during University of the Air, Barry Orton will tell us how the telephone, cable TV, and internet businesses compete for your money.

University of the Air

Sun, Jun 7 Listen
At four, on University of the air, the story behind the liberation of france in World War II. Behind the euphoria, there were also misigivings among the French and incidents that weren't reported back home. We'll hear about them and about the military's response.

University of the Air

Sun, May 31 Listen
Join us for Univeristy of the Air, at four, as we hear the story of two comet-hunters... and how it was set to music.

University of the Air

Sun, May 24 Listen
Abraham Lincoln's contemporaries express some colorful opinions of the sixteenth president, today at four, on University of the Air.

University of the Air

Sun, May 17 Listen
Few would single out the state of Georgia as a hotbed of labor unrest, but during the Depression it was. Hear the story, at four, on University of the Air.

University of the Air

Sun, May 10 Listen
After four, on University of the Air, a former Wall Street exec offers an unconventional solution to the nation's energy crisis.

University of the Air

Sun, Apr 26 Listen
How did the United States pull itself back together during the turbulent years following the Civil War? Find out, at four, on University of the Air. Historian Steve Kantrowitz joins us for a look at Reconstruction.

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