University Of The Air Podcast
1) Profiles in Cold War Espionage
During the Cold War, “the man on the spot” could wield great power over US policy in Europe, Korea, Africa, Latin America, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Iran. Raising the question: Did the influence of indi...Show More
2) The Repatriation of Mexican Immigrants
The U.S. expelled nearly one million people of Mexican descent during removals labeled "voluntary repatriation" between the 1920s and 1940s. What was the outcome then and what does it tell us about ho...Show More
3) 100 Years of UW’s School for Workers
The University of Wisconsin has the oldest labor education program in the country and remains active today.
4) Mutiny on the Black Prince
Every ship that carried Africans into forced servitude in the New World had a story. If we look closely at one of those stories, we’ll find that we’re soon caught up in a dangerous web of merchants, s...Show More
5) Latinx in the Midwest
Explore the variety and special cultural features of Latinx populations here in the Midwest.
6) The Roberts Court
The US Constitution establishes what the US Supreme Court has the power to rule on. But recently the Supreme Court has chosen not to rule on a variety of major cases that fall under its jurisdiction.
7) Music and Memoir
Educator, author, and veteran Doug Bradley explores the soundtrack of his life before and after Vietnam in "Tracks of My Years: A Music-Based Memoir."
8) Chasing the Stars at Washburn Observatory
Built in the 1870s, UW-Madison's Washburn Observatory continues to provide new insights into the cosmos, and has always prioritized access to the public. James Lattis and Kelly Tyrrell, co-authors of ...Show More
9) The Legendary Paul Robeson
Explore why acclaimed African American singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson became embroiled in controversy and denied a passport.
10) Tales from the Dugout
During its long history minor league baseball has produced a lot of bizarre occurrences. On today's show, sports announcer Tim Hagerty will share some of the most amazing and amusing of them.