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An information science professor joins us to look at the growing trend of banned books across the U.S. Then, we learn more about the birds that migrate to and from Wisconsin each year.

Archeologists have raised another dugout canoe from Lake Mendota, thought to have been used by ancestors of the Ho Chunk about 3,000 years ago. We talk with the diver who discovered it. We also get an update on the popular uprising in Iran in support of women's rights.

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a process that can feel like it never ends. Our guest makes the case that the bes approach is to learn to live with loss rather than putting it out of our memories. We also break down some of the misconceptions about spiders, including where they go in the winter.

Archeologists have raised another dugout canoe from Lake Mendota, thought to have been used by ancestors of the Ho Chunk about 3,000 years ago. We talk with the diver who discovered it. We also get an update on the popular uprising in Iran in support of women's rights.

A writer makes the case that candy from outside of the U.S. is generally better than the candy we make here. Then, a political science professor joins us to discuss the latest developments in Russia's war in Ukraine.

A UW Health doctor shares why anxiety screening is now recommended for all adults under 65. Then, we learn more about a project utilizing religious properties to promote social justice and environmental goals

A political science professor helps us better understand how well statewide referendums and ballot initiatives work in states across the country. Then, we learn more about a new museum exhibit that shares stories of racism and resistance at UW-Madison.

A reporter and a food bank director update us on the state of food insecurity in Wisconsin. Then, a Madison chef joins us to share how to reduce food waste when we cook.

We talk to researchers from the Wisconsin Policy Forum about how the state shared revenue program works in Wisconsin and how it's affecting cities like Milwaukee. Then, a criminology and criminal justice professor helps us look at both sides of the debate over the cash bail system.

A criminology and criminal justice professor helps us look at both sides of the debate over the cash bail system. Then, the Wisconsin Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources director joins us to look at trends and challenges in housing elderly members of our families.