THURSDAY, MAY 8 - program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for this community program in partnership with Badger Talks and PBS Wisconsin. The opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) have fueled imaginations among members of the media, business communities and the public: AI offers the chance to remove tedious tasks, speed creativity and analyze oceans of data in a matter of seconds! Many are also concerned with the challenges AI poses, especially to security and exploitation. This presentation will be recorded by PBS Wisconsin for later broadcast on its University Place series.

Patrick McDaniel, part of Badger Talks, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus-wide speaker’s bureau, will discuss what we (people, society and organizations) need to know about AI to leverage its benefits, while remaining secure from threats. This program will cover what AI is, how its inner workings are used in popular commercial models, what risks are associated with the technology, what information is tracked, and how AI can impact industry and society. McDaniel will also address what researchers and others are doing to ensure AI cybersecurity and what people should think about, including parents of teenagers, in their use of AI. 

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Badger Talks is honored to engage Wisconsin residents on topics they care about, helping spark ideas and conversations on topics of local importance. The program sends UW faculty and staff to present at over 300 events around the state, reaching more than 15,000 people each year.
The program has expanded its reach through the on-demand Badger Talks Presents series, which includes the Badger Talks podcast and pre-recorded Quick Pick videos. These short, engaging pieces of content have reached hundreds of thousands of people, providing flexible access to UW–Madison expertise on a variety of topics.

THURSDAY, MAY 29 - program begins at 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a private screening of the conservation documentary Snow Leopard Sisters. The film follows snow leopard conservationist Tshiring Lhamu Lama as she mentors 17-year-old Tenzin Bhuti Gurung. Together, they navigate the treacherous yet breathtaking Himalayan landscape in search of the last remaining endangered snow leopards. Through intimate footage and stunning cinematography, the film highlights the power of women’s voices in conservation, shaping a better future for themselves and the elusive snow leopards.

The documentary has inspired direct action to increase the population of endangered snow leopards and end retaliatory killings by local herders. It is accompanied by a robust impact plan that supports the protagonists in utilizing new non-harmful technologies to protect livestock while integrating the livelihoods of local communities with snow leopard conservation.

Those involved directly with the film will join us at the Golden Rondelle after the private screening for an exclusive panel discussion, Q&A session and meet and greet.

Please note that the film is not suitable for young children.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 - program begins at 2:00 p.m.

Join us for this unique program as we celebrate the 90-year anniversary of Fibber McGee and Molly. You will experience the performance of original episodes of Fibber McGee and Molly, complete with Johnson’s Wax Glo Coat commercials. 

Fibber McGee and Molly was an American radio comedy series, sponsored by SC Johnson (then known as Johnson’s Wax). One of the most popular and enduring radio series of its time, the prime time program ran as a standalone series from 1935 to 1956, then continued as a short-form series from 1957 to 1959. The title characters were created and portrayed by Jim and Marian Jordan, a real-life husband and wife team. 

RG Productions was formed in 2006 to bring the community authentic, old-time radio classics. The passion and experience of the seasoned stage veterans and enthusiasts of 'Old Time Radio' is a winning combination.

This is truly radio worth watching!