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We hear from a state lawmaker and a policy expert on a proposed bill to lower the age for concealed carry permits in Wisconsin. Then, a professor who teaches a class in virtual reality explains what the metaverse is and why companies are investing in it. Later, we learn more about a Lawrence University effort to draw attention to Latin American classical music.

A professor who teaches a class in virtual reality explains what the metaverse is and why companies are investing in it. Then, we learn more about a Lawrence University effort to draw attention to Latin American classical music. Later, we talk to a health care professional and a journalist about the latest efforts to inoculate the unvaccinated against COVID-19.

We talk to a health care professional and a journalist about the latest efforts to inoculate the unvaccinated against COVID-19. Then, we hear from a state lawmaker and a policy expert on a proposed bill to lower the age for concealed carry permits in Wisconsin.

WPR's State Capitol Bureau Chief previews Wisconsin Supreme Court arguments over the state's legislative maps. Then, an economics reporter shares a government watchdog report about the challenges facing the IRS this tax season.

An economics reporter shares a government watchdog report about the challenges facing the IRS this tax season. Then, a law professor helps us understand where vaccine and mask mandates cross over with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

A law professor helps us understand where vaccine and mask mandates cross over with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Then, WPR's State Capitol Bureau Chief previews Wisconsin Supreme Court arguments over the state's legislative maps.

We learn about what is in Wisconsin education bills about teaching racism and civil rights, with the help of a history professor. Then, we learn about a new PBS program featuring educational materials on important figures in Wisconsin history. Later, a journalist from the Associated Press joins us to break down their investigation into voter fraud allegations in battleground states like Wisconsin

We learn about a new PBS program featuring educational materials on important figures in Wisconsin history. Then, a journalist from the Associated Press joins us to break down their investigation into voter fraud allegations in battleground states like Wisconsin. Later, a writer helps us understand why Americans are so prone to speeding on the road.

A journalist helps us understand why Americans are so prone to speeding on the road. Then, we learn about what is in Wisconsin education bills about teaching racism and civil rights, with the help of a history professor.

Our weekly Food Friday segment asks listeners what if they have New Year's resolutions for food and cooking. Then, a Wisconsin business professor helps us look at the current level of inflation in the economy and where it could go from here.