Wisconsin Public Radio: The Ideas Network 🇺🇸

Wisconsin Public Radio's The Ideas Network provides in-depth news, talk radio, and cultural programming. It delves into national and international news, concentrating on Wisconsin-related topics through interviews, panel discussions, and documentaries. The Ideas Network features talk shows covering politics, current events, science, technology, arts, culture, and personal development and encourages listener participation through call-in segments. The Ideas Network showcases arts and culture through interviews with artists, reviews of books and films, and broadcasts of performances, highlighting Wisconsin's cultural heritage and contemporary artistic scene. Key programs include "Central Time," a daily talk show on Wisconsin issues; "The Larry Meiller Show," a call-in show covering gardening, home improvement, and personal finance; and "Wisconsin Life," which tells stories about Wisconsin people, places, and events. The Ideas Network also broadcasts NPR programs like "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered," and "Fresh Air." As a service of the Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Extension, The Ideas Network relies on state funding, listener support, corporate sponsorships, and grants.