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Checking up on TV streaming, Record spending in Supreme Court race

The race for an open state Supreme Court seat is the most expensive race of its sort in history. We look at where the money is going and what the candidates are focusing on. We also look at what cutbacks at media companies mean for the shows we're able to stream.

Voting eligibility, Jane Goodall on hope and action, Impact of John Birch Society

Renowned wildlife expert Jane Goodall joins us to talk about her work and where she sees hope for the future. We also learn about what a criminal record means for voting eligibility in Wisconsin. Plus, we hear about the impact and Wisconsin origins of the ultraconservative John Birch Society.

Creative outlets, Impact of John Birch Society

Creative outlets can help us recharge and leave us with a feeling of pride. We ask you to share what you do when you want to feel creative. We also talk with a political historian about how the John Birch Society got its start in Wisconsin and pushed conservatism further to the right.

Creative outlets, Voting eligibility, Jane Goodall on hope and action

Renowned wildlife expert Jane Goodall joins the show to talk about her work and where she sees hope for the future. We also hear from you about your proudest creative moments. Plus, a look at when people with criminal records can or can't vote in Wisconsin.

Climate change action, Candida auris fungus, Emergency teaching licenses

We talk to a sociologist and a political scientist about the social and political obstacles to fighting climate change. Then, an infectious disease doctor tells us about efforts to prevent the spread of a dangerous fungus. Later, we talk to a researcher about a rise in emergency teaching licenses in Wisconsin.

Candida auris fungus, Emergency teaching licenses, End-of-life care

An infectious disease doctor tells us about efforts to prevent the spread of a dangerous fungus. Then, we talk to a researcher about a rise in emergency teaching licenses in Wisconsin. Later, a journalist shares her reporting on the medical care seniors receive at the end of life.

End-of-life care, Climate change action

A journalist shares her reporting on the medical care seniors receive at the end of life. Then, we talk to a sociologist and a political scientist about the social and political obstacles to fighting climate change.

Polish cooking, Federal debt and deficits

This week's edition of Food Friday features a Wisconsin chef who runs a Polish restaurant. Then, a budget researcher takes us through different option for the federal budget and how to manage the nation's debt.

Federal debt and deficits, Family dysfunction

A budget researcher takes us through different option for the federal budget and how to manage the nation's debt. Then, a therapist gives us advice for working through dysfunctional family relationships.

Family dysfunction, Polish cooking

A therapist gives us advice for working through dysfunctional family relationships. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday features a Wisconsin chef who runs a Polish restaurant.

Medicaid reenrollment, Self-reliance and dependence

A lawyer helps us better understand how Medicaid patients can stay enrolled as states remove people from the program. Then, a writer joins us to discuss American values of self-reliance and where more cooperation and dependence could benefit us.

Self-reliance and dependence, Blood industry

A writer joins us to discuss American values of self-reliance and where more cooperation and dependence could benefit us. Then, an author shares her book investigating the money behind the blood industry in the U.S.

Blood industry, Medicaid reenrollement

An author shares her book investigating the money behind the blood industry in the U.S. Then, a lawyer helps us better understand how Medicaid patients can stay enrolled as states remove people from the program.

Trump investigations, Endangered bats, Preventative care coverage

We talk to a political science and law professor about the ongoing investigations into former President Donald Trump. Then, a DNR biologist helps us learn more about the role bats play in the Wisconsin ecosystem and the threats to their existence. Later, we learn more about the potential impact on preventative care threatened by legal action against the Affordable Care Act.

Endangered bats, Preventative care coverage, Distracted drivers

A DNR biologist helps us learn more about the role bats play in the Wisconsin ecosystem and the threats to their existence. Then, we learn more about the potential impact on preventative care threatened by legal action fighting the Affordable Care Act. Later, a transportation safety official joins us to discuss the dangers and costs of distracted driving.

Distracted drivers, Trump investigations

A transportation safety official joins us to discuss the dangers and costs of distracted driving. Then, we talk to a political science and law professor about the ongoing investigations into former President Donald Trump.

Putin arrest warrant, Free markets and regulation

After the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin, we check in on what it means for the war in Ukraine. We also talk with an author about the tension between free market principles and the social good.

Free markets and regulation, Athlete storytelling

We also talk with Wisconsin Badger football great Chris Borland about his new storytelling project for athletes and why more of them are moving away from traditional media. We also talk with an author about the tension between free market principles and the social good.

Athlete storytelling, Putin arrest warrant

After the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin, we check in on what it means for the war in Ukraine. We also talk with Wisconsin Badger football great Chris Borland about his new storytelling project for athletes and why more of them are moving away from traditional media.

Farmland preservation, Curling championships, Mississippi River backwaters

A lawmaker and a conservation expert join us to look at farmland preservation in Wisconsin. Then, the Wausau Curling Club joins us to share details of the upcoming national curling club championship they're hosting. Later, a DNR researcher explains how the Mississippi River backwater system as deteriorated.

Curling championships, Mississippi River backwaters, Mental illness

The Wausau Curling Club joins us to share details of the upcoming national curling club championship they're hosting. Then, a DNR researcher explains how the Mississippi River backwater system as deteriorated. Later, we talk to the author of a book about mental illnesses that fall outside of cultural norms.

Mental illness, Farmland preservation

We talk to the author of a book about mental illnesses that fall outside of cultural norms. Then, a lawmaker and a conservation expert join us to look at farmland preservation in Wisconsin.

Puerto Rican cooking, Laughter for your health

This week's edition of Food Friday is all about Puerto Rican cooking. Then, a philanthropy expert join us to discuss the impacts laughing has on our mental and physical health.

Laughter for your health, Cyclones and climate change

A philanthropy expert join us to discuss the impacts laughing has on our mental and physical health. Then, we learn more about how climate change impacts cyclones and poverty.

Cyclones and climate change, Puerto Rican cooking

We learn more about how climate change impacts cyclones and poverty. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday is all about Puerto Rican cooking.

Nurse shortage, Weaponization of government

Two experts in the field of nursing give us an update on the challenges facing the profession. Then, a journalist and a history professor help us better understand claims from the Weaponization of Government Subcommittee in Congress.

Weaponization of government, Bad movies

A journalist and a history professor help us better understand claims from Congress' Weaponization of Government Subcommittee. Then, we talk to a film professor about the movies that are so bad that they're good.

Indian spices, Ukraine war one year later

This week's edition of Food Friday is all about spices used in Indian cooking. Then, a reporter helps us look back at a full year since Russia invaded Ukraine

Ukraine war one year later, Conservation project approval

A reporter helps us look back at a full year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Then, we learn more about how conservation projects in Wisconsin are approved and how easy it is to block them.

Conservation project approval, Indian spices

We learn more about how conservation projects in Wisconsin are approved and how easy it is to block them. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday is all about spices used in Indian cooking.

Fox News revelations, North Korea missile tests

We discuss new legal documents that show that Fox News hosts didn't believe the claims they were making on air about fraud in the 2020 election. Then, an expert on U.S.-Korea relations joins us to talk about the latest missile tests from North Korea and how the U.S. is responding.

North Korean missile tests, History of railroads in Wisconsin

North Korea fired a series of missile tests over the weekend that violated Japanese airspace. We talk about what's behind the tests and how the United States is responding. We also look into a WHYsconsin listener question about the history of railroads and the rail-to-trail movement.

History of railroads in Wisconsin, Fox News revelations

Legal documents show that Fox News hosts didn't believe the claims they were making on air about fraud in the 2020 election. We talk about the potential for legal consequences. We also answer a WHYsconsin listener question about the history of railroads in the state and how the "rail to trail" movement came about.

Learning about Stephen Sondheim, Over-the-counter naloxone

We talk to a reporter about covering the work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Then, we learn more about the possibility of naloxone being sold over-the-counter.

Brain injury risk in sports, Black women's art exhibition

A brain injury expert joins us to look at the risks associated with collision sports. Then, we learn more about a Madison College art exhibition from the school's Black Women's Affinity Group.

Food Friday, Social Security

Democratic Representative Mark Pocan is introducing a bill to protect the Social Security program from cutbacks. We talk with him about the legislation and the different proposals circulating in Congress. And on Food Friday, we look to "blue zones" around the world and find out what people with long life expectancies are eating.

Social Security, Emergency psychiatric care

Democratic Representative Mark Pocan is introducing a bill to protect the Social Security program from cutbacks. We talk with him about the legislation and the different proposals circulating in Congress. We also look at the state of emergency psychiatric care in Wisconsin and how it could improve.

Emergency psychiatric care, Food Friday

We talk with a journalist about the state of emergency psychiatric care in Wisconsin and hear about ways to improve it. And on Food Friday, we look to "blue zones" around the world and find out what people with long life expectancies are eating.

AP African-American studies, The atoms inside us

The Florida governor says he's banning an AP African-American studies pilot course in the state. We learn more about the course and the backlash. We also talk with the author of a new book about the atoms that make up our bodies and where they come from.

The atoms inside us, Workplace engagement

We look into new data showing a large percentage of people feel disengaged at their workplaces. We also talk with the author of a new book about the atoms that make up our bodies and where they come from.

Workplace engagement, AP African-American studies

The Florida governor says he's banning an AP African-American studies pilot course in the state. We learn more about the course and the backlash. We also talk about new data showing a large percentage of people feel disengaged at their workplaces.

Celebrating nerd culture, Lead limits for baby food, Refugee sponsorship program

The FDA is putting new lead limits for baby foods. We talk with a doctor about the decision. We also learn about a new State Department program connecting private people and businesses with refugee families. Plus, we talk with a pop culture writer about her love of nerd and fandom culture.

Lead limits for baby food, Refugee sponsorship program, How we do our best studying

The FDA is putting new lead limits for baby foods. We talk with a doctor about the decision. We also learn about a new State Department program connecting private people and businesses with refugee families. Plus, a psychology expert shares what we should know about the best ways to study up for an exam.

How we do our best studying, Celebrating nerd culture

There are a lot of ways to study for a big exam, and neuroscience can help us figure out which ones are most effective. We get tips from a psychology expert about the best ways to study. We also talk with a pop culture writer about her love of nerd and fandom culture.

COVID-19 public health emergency set to end, Rebuilding local news

The Biden administration says it will allow the COVID-19 public health emergency to expire in May. We talk with a Wisconsin doctor about what it means for responding to the virus. We also hear from a new group working to build up new forms of local news coverage.

Rebuilding local news, Gamification of work and school

Local news outlets have shut down around the country in recent years. We hear from a new group that's working to rebuild local journalism in new ways. We also learn about the rise of gamification in our daily lives.

Gamification of work and school, COVID-19 public health emergency to expire

The Biden administration says it will allow the COVID-19 public health emergency to expire in May. We talk with a Wisconsin doctor about what it means for responding to the virus. We also learn about the rise of gamifcation in our everyday lives.

Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing, Ojibwe storytelling event, Tubas in the UW band

Five Memphis police officers were charged with the second-degree murder of Tyre Nichols last week. We discuss what the incident tells us about policing, race, and what type of reforms could actually make a difference. We also hear from an Ojibwe storyteller ahead of her appearance at the state historical society. Plus, we look into why tubas are a beloved part of the UW marching band.

Ojibwe storytelling event, Tubas in the UW band, New childhood obesity guidelines

Explaining turmoil in Brazil, Supreme Court candidate forum, Keeping the future human

The candidates for an open state Supreme Court case met yesterday to discuss some of the biggest issues facing Wisconsin's courts. We find out what they had to say and look to the campaigns ahead. We also find out more about the political turmoil breaking out in Brazil. Plus, an author shares ways to maintain human connections in an increasingly digital world.