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We check in on how Wisconsin's flu season has roared back, with the help of a health department flu expert. Then, an author shares the story of searching for her racial identity while growing up as a person of color in a white community and adoptive family.

A domestic violence and criminal justice professor helps us better understand how domestic abuse can become more violent over time and lead to worse crimes. Then, we learn more about the latest abortion law in front of the U.S. Supreme Court with the help of reproductive rights law expert.

An author and journalist teaches us about how our sense of smell works and what it is capable of. Then, we learn about why scientists look for extraterrestrial life as a science reporter joins us.

A Washington D.C.-based journalist joins us with the latest from President Joe BIden on the new coronavirus variant and other top stories. Then, a Wisconsin law school professor helps us understand how cash bail works in the state, following the Waukesha parade tragedy and the suspect's criminal history.

A Wisconsin-based author and researcher of the supernatural previews his upcoming presentation on the legends and creatures of winter. Then, a sports journalist joins us to discuss the growing popularity and lack of media coverage of women's sports.

The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus became an issue of concern for health agencies around the world over the weekend. We find out what we know about how serious it is. We also talk about how "time blocking" can help us be more productive and less stressed.

Sesame Street recently introduced its first Asian American puppet. We talk with two guests about the significance of new character. Plus, Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens joins us to talk about his love of the state and his Midwest Survival Guide.

We learn how to talk about race and why it matters with the help of the author of a new book. Then, we bring on callers to share what they love about their favorite t-shirts. Later, a reporter joins us to discuss an investigation into how police whistleblowers have been treated nationwide.

We bring on callers to share what they love about their favorite t-shirts. Then, a reporter joins us to discuss an investigation into how police whistleblowers have been treated nationwide. Plus, we look at how a sharp rise in pet ownership is changing our economy and society.

Pet ownership in the United States has doubled over the last 20 years. We look at how pets are changing our economy and society. Then, we learn how to talk about race and why it matters with the help of another new book author.