ShrinkRap Wisconsin

Steve Singer MD is a psychiatrist and host of ShrinkRap! Wisconsin. The show combines his interest in psychiatry, politics, work, and leisure, and features interviews with politicians, public officials, active citizens, psychologists, business owners, and others willing to talk publicly about their work with a shrink.
Some of Steve's past guests have included Representative Tammy Baldwin, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, political polling expert Dr. Charles Franklin, Municipal Court Judge Hamdy Ezalarab, 2nd District Democratic Party Chair Peter Rickman, Public Interest Advocate Cynthia Laitman, and many others. Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz will tape an interview at WYOU studio on February 11. A show covering the recent juggling festival is also in the works.
Steve's lively and probing questions delve into what motivates people who are drawn to politics, public service, and creative work and play. He creates an atmosphere that is comfortable and informal and affords his guests an opportunity to transcend the sound-bites that too often characterize public discourse.

Cap Times Exposes Corrupt Video Competition Act

Cap Times reporter Doug Moe responds to criticism by State Senator Jeff Plale of community television in general, and Cooking With Bob in particular, in his February 5 editorial. Moe writes, "We have a channel in Madison of a guy grilling a chicken; sometimes he grills lambchops," says Plale. "Should the ratepayers really pay for that?" Moe's response: "The answer to that question is an unequivocal yes."

Senator Plale, it turns out, is merely doing the bidding of the American Legislative Exchange Council, an organization devoted to privatization and corporatization of publicly held interests. Read Doug Moe's article here. Thanks Doug!

The Wonders of Physics

The Wonders of Physics is celebrating its 25th season with several new shows! The WOP has been a staple for years in WYOU afternoon programing; it currently airs on Thursdays at 4:30 pm.

The star of the show, Professor Clint Sprott, is coming to the UW-Madison Department of Physics, 2103 Chamberlin Hall, 1150 University Ave, for 4 days, 8 presentations on February 9, 10, 16, 17 at 1:00 and 4:00 pm.

The Skitty Show

And now for something completely different...

Phone into (608) 258-8006 every Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Chat with 8-year-old Luke Kokinos on his half-hour live Skitty Show, and let him know you're watching. Topics range from the latest video games to home-made video skits. Call in and join the fun!

See repeats each Thursday early morning at 12:30 am and then again at 10:30 am.

Hoopla: Celebrating Youth

Catch the 2007 Celebrating Youth Hoopla Circus all this month here on WYOU.
Airs Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, Wednesdays 12:30 am and Fridays at noon.

RHM Shots: World Traveler

World trekker and videographer, Richard Mueller brings his travels to Madison. From France, Germany, and the Czech Republic to Thailand, Japan and New Zealand, Richard captures his trips on video and then edits them into tightly-woven travel guides for all to enjoy.

RHM Shots: World Traveler airs Saturdays at 5:00pm with a Monday repeat at noon.

Moving Picture Power Hour!

Tune in to producer Yamina Stiet's brightly colored half-hour Moving Picture Power Hour on WYOU. Cutting edge, glamorous, edgy...these are just a few of the adjectives used to describe this original collaborative animation and indie film effort.

Starting in January, airs at 11:00 pm on Tuesday nights.

Hindu Cultural Hour every Sunday Night

Tune into channel 4 every Sunday night at 8:30pm to see the Hindu Cultural Hour on WYOU. Magnificent dance, music, song, and film performances celebrate this ancient tradition with both local and international talents. Presented by the American Hindu Association and produced by two-time Youie Award winner Bahee Sathasivam. Catch a repeat performance Monday mornings at 9:00am.

Happy Turkey Day from WYOU

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WYOU!

WYOU Youth TV

Supporting youth programing is a very important aspect of our mission. Over the last several years, the station has seen a growth in the number of students that are taking advantage of the television opportunities offered here at WYOU. From grade schoolers to college grads, from short films to live shows, the sheer numbers of students and programming that have come through our studios is a testament to the service that cable access offers the community.

See a sampling of this Youth TV every Wednesday at 3:30 pm right here on cable channel 4.

Sonia Nazario speaks to Madison Civics Club

Award-winning journalist and author of the best-selling book, Enrique's Journey, Sonia Nazario speaks to the Madison Civics Club about "the unforgettable odyssey of a Honduran boy who braves unimaginable hardship and peril to reach his mother in the United States."

Ms. Nazario was in town on October 6th, and volunteers with WYOU cameras were there to record exclusive footage of the event. Program produced by WYOU Executive Director, Charles Uphoff.

Catch her talk at 8:00pm every Tuesday of this month.

Lose Yourself in a WYOU Conundrum

What happens when modern dance footage is infused with effected video ranging from birds to bulldozers? Conundrum answers this an many other questions the schizoid commercial-media refugee might ask.
WYOU's Heidi Johnson and Eric Allin join with others to create the most heavily layered experimental art video found anywhere on the Cable or Satellite Television landscape. Watch, and find yourself bathed in a creative sanctuary of associative imagery - no ploys, plots, or pomp. Be amazed and entertained by this video Rorschach/Acid test.
Conundrum is mixed LIVE! at 12:30AM every Friday Morning