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The West Side

Wisconsin Public Radio

'The West Side' is currently on hiatus. Central Wisconsin regional program 'Route 51' has expanded its focus to include western Wisconsin. "Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the central and western Wisconsin areas, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. Topics include proposed legislation, sustainability, health care, economics, agriculture, and the justice system.'Route 51' airs on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 88.3/Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7/River Falls, with a live stream at www.wrfw887.com . Listeners may call in with questions and comments during the program at: 800-780-9742 or email [email protected] .

Dec. 29, The Music Of Adam Greuel (Encore Broadcast)

Shereen Siewert welcomes Adam Greuel, who performs several original songs and shares the story of his personal musical journey.

Dec 29, 2023

Nov. 24, Preserving Indigenous Languages

Shereen Siewert welcomes Waawaakeyaash Keller Paap, Indigenous knowledge development coordinator at the Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute, and Waqnahwew Ben Grignon, Menominee language and culture coordinator with the Menominee Indian School District, for a discussion on initiatives that aim to protect Indigenous languages.

Nov 24, 2023

Nov. 17, Wausau's International Art Scene

Shereen Siewert welcomes David Anthony Hummer to share his vision for the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, an under-the-radar spot that has hosted multiple international competitions and exhibitions that are well-known in the artist community.

Nov 17, 2023

Nov. 10, Sulfide Mining In Central Wisconsin

Shereen Siewert welcomes Wisconsin River Alliance Water Advocates organizer Johnson Bridgwater and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Geology and Environmental Science Professor Dr. Robert Lodge to explain the science of mining for minerals. They’ll detail the environmental implications involved, the safeguards in place and explore the potential risks and benefits to the state.

Nov 10, 2023

Nov. 3, 'Secret Wisconsin' Road Trip

Ezra Wall welcomes Tom Manus and Kristi Flick Manus, authors of "Secret Wisconsin: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure," for an audio road trip.

Nov 3, 2023

Oct. 27, EMS Shortage

Shereen Siewert welcomes Wisconsin EMS Association Executive DIrector Alan DeYoung and Office of Rural Health Outreach Manager James Small to share insight about the challenges faced in communities throughout the state.

Oct 27, 2023

Oct. 20, A Family Broken by Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe brain disorder that interferes with the ability to think, feel and behave clearly. Although the condition affects just one percent of the population, it is one of the most disabling diseases affecting people and families nationwide. Shereen Siewert welcomes Stevens Point author Kenneth Farmer, a retired public defender and prosecutor to discuss his new book, Lee. Farmer’s latest release is a memoir that describes his own brother’s descent into paranoid schizophrenia and the ways in which his family learned to cope. Ken Farmer's Website

Oct 20, 2023