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The leader of a Wisconsin veterinary organization talks about the toll the pandemic has taken on that line of service, and how vets and pet-owners can make things better. Then we discuss with a sociologist how the widening gap in incomes is making it more difficult for people to understand each other and their perspectives.

We discuss disparities in how missing women of different backgrounds are covered in the media, and talk with an advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Then a history professor helps us take a look at new proposals in the state legislature around teaching civics in Wisconsin.

Congress is wrangling over major bills on infrastructure spending and suspending the national debt ceiling. A capitol reporter breaks down what's at stake and where the votes stand. We also hear the first episode of the WPR podcast Mapped Out , looking into the fight over redistricting in Wisconsin.

The Drug Enforcement Agency is warning about the rise of fentanyl in opioid drugs. We hear about how the potent drug is impacting Wisconsin and why it's becoming more common. We also hear from a researcher using acoustics to study rare wetlands in the state. Plus, a look at how phone upgrades affect what consumers are willing to buy.

A WPR reporter and political science professor break down where several lawsuits are related to redrawing legislative maps in Wisconsin, which could have significant impacts on the 2022 elections. Then a business and workplace economy correspondent explains what "pay transparency" laws are, and whether they could be helpful.

After Illinois recently passed legislation for sweeping clean energy plans, we talk with an energy expert about how Wisconsin fits into the renewable power landscape of the Midwest. We also talk about the "Sober October" trend and what taking a month off from drinking can do.

An expert on the science of fire discusses what it means that we are living in a "pyrocene," and what this age of fire could look like going forward. Then we get some advice on settling in to a new community.

We discuss, and evaluate, some of the goals Wisconsin's State Superintendent addressed in her annual State of Education speech. Then a pediatric infectious disease expert helps us prepare for what this second flu season of the pandemic could be like. And we learn about some of the dangers of getting involved in a multi-level marketing scheme.

The director of the Marquette Law School Poll shares results of the latest survey of Wisconsin residents, looking at topics including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and refugees from Afghanistan. Then a dietitian and chef talks about what makes a great soup, as we transition to fall.

An expert in pandemic influenza, and regular on the program to discuss pandemic updates, joins us again to talk about the FDA's emergency approval this week of giving booster COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer to certain vulnerable populations. Then, we talk about some of the best ways to enjoy different areas of Wisconsin this fall.