We tackle Wisconsin's shortage of nurses with the help of a nursing professor. Then, an astronomy magazine editor shares how to see the northern lights in Wisconsin. Later, we learn more about UW-Madison's plant breeding program and research with a horticulture professor.

An astronomy magazine editor shares how to see the northern lights in Wisconsin. Then, we learn more about UW-Madison's plant breeding program and research with a horticulture professor. Later, a financial analyst explores the ramifications of the ongoing student loan freeze and whether more debt could be forgiven.

A financial analyst explores the ramifications of the ongoing student loan freeze and whether more debt could be forgiven. Then, we tackle Wisconsin's shortage of nurses with the help of a nursing professor.

A chef and author shares how we can mix in unexpected ingredients to mix up our recipes. Then, a WPR reporter and a conservative political commenter join us to check in on where Robin Vos stands among Wisconsin Republicans.

A WPR reporter and a conservative political commenter join us to check in on where Robin Vos stands among Wisconsin Republicans. Then, the author of a new book shares why strongmen like Vladimir Putin gain power.

The author of a new book shares why strongmen like Vladimir Putin gain power. Then, a chef and author shares how we can mix in unexpected ingredients to mix up our recipes.

We learn more about how NATO functions with the help of an international relations expert. Then, the author of a new book on grief joins us to share how we can better process loss in our lives.

The author of a new book on grief joins us to share how we can better process loss in our lives. Then, a UW Health infectious disease expert helps us navigate the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A UW Health infectious disease expert helps us navigate the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, we learn more about how NATO functions with the help of an international relations expert.

An economics professor explains what happens when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates. Then, a Wisconsin paleontologist helps us sift through some disagreement in the dinosaur community about the Tyrannosaurus rex. Later, we learn more about the music scene in the Northwoods area of Wisconsin with the help of a musician and WPR host.