A film historian talks about the legacy of Sidney Poitier and how Black people and identity have been portrayed over time on film. Then an economic reporter breaks down the latest jobs numbers, including updates to data from the last part of 2021.

A cookbook author shares some of her favorite recipes to cook and freeze for later. And we take a look at some of the candidates and top issues being talked about in the run up to the primary election for mayor of Milwaukee.

We take a look at some of the candidates and top issues being talked about in the run up to the primary election for mayor of Milwaukee. Then an historian talks about where hobbies came from, and how they enrich our lives.

An historian talks about where hobbies came from, and how they enrich our lives. Then a cookbook author shares some of her favorite recipes to cook and freeze for later.

A presidential historian weighs in on new reporting about former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Then an expert in psychiatry and human behavior walks us through what it means to be in 'survival mode' and how we can help ourselves out of it.

An expert in psychiatry and human behavior walks us through what it means to be in 'survival mode' and how we can help ourselves out of it. Then we hear from callers and WPR staff about their favorite word and number games and brainteasers.

We hear from callers and WPR staff about their favorite word and number games and brainteasers. Then a presidential historian weighs in on new reporting about former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

The U.S. is among several countries engaging in a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. We find out more about the controversies and the history of the Olympics as a vehicle for politics. We also look to the future uses of mRNA vaccines. Plus, how new designs could cut own on animal deaths on the roadway.

Around 12 percent of North America's wild mammals die each year in roadway accidents. We hear how animal overpasses and other designs can help keep animals safe. We also learn about how mRNA vaccines could be used to protect against more than just COVID-19. Plus, how processing negative emotions can help prevent loneliness.

The United States and several other countries are engaging in diplomatic boycotts of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China. We talk about the controversies around this year's games and the history of the Olympics as a vehicle for politics. We also learn about how processing negative emotions can prevent loneliness.