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The League of Wisconsin Municipalities helps us better understand the lack of affordable housing in Wisconsin. Then, a public health doctor joins us to look at declining COVID-19 case numbers and reduced restrictions.

A business writer helps us look at work culture in America. Then, we explore how drug use and treatment is depicted in media, with the help of a communications professor.

A state lawmaker joins us with details on a proposal to change Wisconsin's cash bail system. Then, a food writer joins us to share his new book that answers many common food questions from the kitchen.

We check in on how mental health programs are operating in Wisconsin schools, with the help of a psychology professor. Then, a political science professor brings us the latest on Russia's buildup along the Ukrainian border and whether an invasion could still be coming.

The program manager for the Odyssey Beyond Bars project joins us to talk about expanding the classes offered in state correctional facilities. Then, a firearms law expert helps us understand the implication of a legal settlement between a gun manufacturer and the families of victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting.

A state health official joins us with tips for detecting and mitigating radon in the home. Then, Larry Meiller joins Rob Ferrett for a half hour of fun conversation between two WPR veterans.

An advertising professor joins us to examine the strategies used by companies advertising during the Super Bowl. Then, a political scientist joins us to review the 2022 State of the State address from Governor Tony Evers.

We learn more about a project utilizing religious properties to promote social justice and environmental goals. Then, an energy scientist helps us look at the growth of electric cars in the U.S.

A Wisconsin professor tells us why city, county and town governments have less autonomy than they used to. Then, we check in on Wisconsin's gray wolf population and the canceled hunt, with the help of a wildlife biologist.

A travel writer gives us new ideas for fun winter activities in Wisconsin. Then, we learn more about no-knock warrants with the help of a law professor.