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We learn about the important role books have played during wars around the world. On Food Friday, we get tips on making the right sauce for any dish. Plus, why […]

We discuss how the rise in for-profit nursing homes is affecting care for those who need it. We also learn more about cycles of flooding in the Midwest and how […]

We look into how the streaming of audiobooks is impacting authors. We also find out why pedestrian deaths are on the rise nationwide. Plus, a Wisconsin researcher shares what she’s […]

An author shares her memories of babysitting and why the job seems to be disappearing. We also find out about the most effective ways to treat schizophrenia. Plus, why ultra-processed […]

We dig into the environmental impact of electric vehicles compared to other cars. We hear a call for a constitutionally protected right to vote. Plus, a look at how private […]

A memory researcher joins us to talk about how remembering helps our lives in unexpected ways. On Food Friday, we learn about Scandinavian cooking and baking. Plus, a writer shares […]

An expert on Wisconsin law talks about why debt imprisonment is still a possibility in the sate. We also hear about potential ways to improve sex education in schools. Plus, […]

A medical historian shares how the health industry put women’s health issues on a lower tier for many decades. Two married relationship experts talk about how to “fight right” with […]

We learn about the cultural history and significance of twins. Plus, we look at potential solutions for reducing food insecurity. And a doctor shares what we know about a rise […]

An economist talks with us about the impact of dog ownership on our household finances. We also find ways to make healthy salads serve as a meal. Plus, an author […]

We find out where older volunteers are needed around Wisconsin and how to get involved. We also talk with Badger hockey great Blake Geoffrion about his career. Plus, a guide […]

We talk with a parent and author about her tips for raising kids who grow up in an online world. We also learn about the science of how our brains […]

We learn about the ongoing trend of more Americans reporting no religious affiliation. We also discuss ways to adapt your exercise routine as you age. Plus, the ways religion has […]

We discuss what’s behind a sharp rise in alcohol-related deaths in Wisconsin over the last 20 years. We also consider the downsides of a growing focus on personalized genetic medicine. Plus, a photographer shares her approach to seeking out images of rural Wisconsin.

We discuss how to get what we need out of a visit to the doctor’s office. On Food Friday, we learn how to make non-alcoholic cocktails. And we look into how to evaluate advice we get from others.

A researcher shares what she’s heard about same-sex couples navigating the wedding industry. We also hear how paywalls affect people’s access to quality news. Plus, the impact our names can have on our identity.

We find out about the latest research into how the drug MDMA can affect the brain. We also talk with the author of a book correcting the inaccurate history of the Red Cliff Ojibwe in Wisconsin. Plus, we celebrate the value of exploring new places on foot.

Two authors share their vision for making public schools the heart of civic democracy. Plus, we discuss the value of depending on others more often. And we learn why technology companies are creating new models of ownership.

We look at how wages have trended over time and ways companies have kept them down. We also hear from an author collecting personal stories of climate change. Plus, busting the myth of getting 10,000 steps per day.

A UW-Green Bay psychology expert shares the best ways to deal with angry people. We also discuss a new type of space race – between commercial companies. And on Food Friday, we learn all about Polish cooking.

We talk with a language expert about the best ways to learn a new one. We also look at the role siblings play in child development. Plus, ways to start conversations that don’t revolve around work.

An author lays out the Wisconsin connections to the John Birch Society and why where the group’s legacy is seen in conservative politics. We also learn how frequently plastics show up in our clothing. Plus, picking out the greatest athletes to wear each jersey number.

We look at how we can make end of life care less aggressive and more comfortable. We also talk with an author about things she sees as myths in the way we discuss capitalism. Plus, a check up on spring birds flying around the state.

An investigative journalist takes us behind the scenes of the blood donation industry. We also look at the latest trends in baby names. Plus, an author shares some of the 100 things we should do in Wisconsin.

Author and activist Anne Lamott joins the show again to talk about her 20th book all about love. Then Food Friday this week focuses on memorable kitchen mishaps. And researchers explain what’s contributing to food inflation.

A Washington Post columnist explains why many people under 40 have lost faith in America’s economic system. Then we learn how President Joe Biden’s latest attempt to relieve student loan debt would work. And the author of a new memoir talks about the community benefits of birding.

We talk to a policy expert about Amazon’s best-kept secret: how they make their money. Then, we talk about how Joe Biden’s influence has affected Israel’s actions in Gaza. And, we talk to the author of a new book about the trajectory of women's financial freedom throughout history.

Parenting specialists talk about overcoming challenges facing parents of male children. Then we learn about the new Asian-American curriculum requirement in Wisconsin schools. And a  women's sports expert celebrates the tsunami of popularity and profit that is Caitlin Clark and women's athletics.

We check in with a longtime political writer about voter enthusiasm in Wisconsin. Then, we look at why platforms like YouTube and TikTok are winning the streaming wars. Plus, we talk to a sociologist about how the pandemic shaped social connections for better and worse.

A bee conservation specialist responds to the latest data indicating that honeybee colonies are at an all-time high. Then, a chef makes the case for pasta salad on Food Friday. And we talk to a policy expert about how abortion could play a role in the November election.

With news of avian flu appearing in dairy herds, we learn what this could mean for Wisconsin farms. Then, we hear from the author of a new book that proposes practical solutions to America’s flooding problem. Plus, a look at the latest in sports gambling scandals.

First up, we learn about the increased demand for energy that is taxing the U.S. power grid. Then, we look at the results of Wisconsin’s spring primary election with a political scientist. And an epidemiologist weighs in on the health debates around a new brand of smokeless nicotine pouches.

We talk with psychology expert about how people develop their sexual identities and why more are identifying as LGBTQ+. We’re also joined by members of Project RENEW to discuss removing bombs from Vietnam and promoting healing. Plus, we dig into how the end of pandemic safety nets affects people’s finances.

We learn more about how privately-owned nursing homes are run. Then, we discuss human trafficking in Wisconsin and new efforts to combat it. Later, we talk to a researcher about what bonobo apes can teach us about our own species.

A program is recruiting citizen scientists to help make weather forecasts more accurate. Also, we learn more about the upcoming solar eclipse that will be visible in some parts of Wisconsin. Then, this week’s edition of Food Friday focuses on Easter brunch. And we learn about a project trying to find the next great American […]

We talk to a writer about how the world of teenage babysitting has shifted. Then, a law professor helps explain the Supreme Court case over mifepristone. And later, we dig into how the U.S. military is dealing with increased political polarization.

We explore why the prison population has been declining but recently ticked back up. Then, Wisconsin’s Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust explains why the state joined in on an anti-monopoly lawsuit against Apple. Later, a doctor shares the challenges that come with rural healthcare after recent hospital closures in western Wisconsin.

We talk to the author of a new book on the feeling of languishing, we learn more about the concerns arising from a World Health Organization report on air quality, and we ask Central Time listeners to share their favorite board games and card games.

We take a look at the psychology of the fear of missing out, gold companies targeting senior citizens, and why some people choose to be single.

We learn how to combat harassment in online gaming, how to pick the best pan for your cooking needs, and how a new program at UW-Eau Claire is teaching the next generation of caregivers.

We explore the relationship between conflict and literature, ask why it took so long to ban asbestos, and look into Americans’ number-one concern this election: immigration.

We look at the role dollar stores play in food deserts, and what happens when they leave. Then, we talk about the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling against religious tax exemptions for the Catholic Charities Bureau. And, we talk to the author of a new book about John F. Kennedy’s 1960 primary campaign in Wisconsin.