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We hear from listeners about the role of music in their day-to-day. Then we talk about some of the unique benefits from specific types of walking with the author of a new book on the activity. And a Marquette researcher tells us why a lot of rural Wisconsin towns are more walkable than suburbs.

Humming while you walk could be a boost for your health. We talk about some of the unique benefits from specific types of walking with the author of a new book on the activity. And a Marquette researcher tells us why a lot of rural Wisconsin towns are more walkable than suburbs. And a political scientist breaks down some of the tensions playing out in the national and state Republican party.

A new poll shows more than half of teachers are considering quitting their jobs. We talk with an education expert about what it would take to keep more people in the profession. We also hear about new research at UW-Madison investigating how squirrels maintain muscle density while they hibernate. Plus, the latest on how Kohl's is reacting to offers to acquire the company.

New research at UW-Madison investigates how squirrels keep up their muscle density during hibernation. We hear how the findings could help humans. We also get the latest on how Wisconsin department store Kohl's is reacting to offers of new ownership. Plus, a look at new federal recommendations on reducing fentanyl trafficking and the House bill to overhaul USPS funding.

A federal commission is out with dozens of new recommendations on how to cut down on illegal fentanyl trafficking. We take a look at the group's report and how synthetic opioid are making drug treatment and enforcement tougher. We also talk with an education expert about the results of a new poll showing more than half of teachers are considering a new job.

WPR's capitol bureau chief explains the goals of several election laws Republicans in the legislature are hoping to pass before the end of this session. Then a naturalist and outdoors guide and educator explains what humans and 'development' have done to impact a significant number of Wisconsin's lakes.

A naturalist and outdoors guide and educator explains what humans and 'development' have done to impact a significant number of Wisconsin's lakes. Then we talk with a public health and epidemiology expert about what it could look like for the coronavirus pandemic to be downgraded to an 'endemic.'

We talk with a public health and epidemiology expert about what it could look like for the coronavirus pandemic to be downgraded to an 'endemic.' Then WPR's capitol bureau chief explains the goals of several election laws Republicans in the legislature are hoping to pass before the end of this session.

An economic reporter breaks down the latest jobs numbers, including updates to data from the last part of 2021. Then we hear from the author of a new study about how little we truly know about all the trees in the world. And we learn about the problems with pharmacies closing in rural parts of Wisconsin.

We hear from the author of a new study about how little we truly know about all the trees in the world. Then we learn about the problems with pharmacies closing in rural parts of Wisconsin. And a film historian talks about the legacy of Sidney Poitier and how Black people and identity have been portrayed over time on film.