A journalist helps explain the legal landscape for abortion in Wisconsin, and how that could change depending on upcoming Supreme Court decisions. Then we talk with a finance expert about what to consider when saving for your kid's college education.

We discuss the mechanisms of government that function around the principle of civilian control of our military, in relation to new reporting that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff took extreme steps he believed would protect the United States from dangerous decision-making by former President Donald Trump. Then we learn some strategies for 'showing up' for the people we care about, including ourselves.

A new book details steps taken by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to prevent former President Trump from launching a military strike during his final days in office. We find out about the reaction in Congress and check in on other political news. We also hear from several Wisconsin poets about maintaining hope during challenging times.

Former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch announced her run for the Governor's office last week. We look at how the race is shaping up so far. We also hear about new research that could help predict tornadoes and dangerous hail. Plus, the head of a UW-Madison center on the study of psychedelic drugs talks with us about his work.

A public affairs fellow shares results of a study looking at relationships among neighbors in America. Then we discuss the Justice Department's latest action to protect the right of pregnant people in Texas to seek an abortion, after a new law went into effect banning them after six weeks of pregnancy.

A national education reporter catches us up on what schools around the country and in Wisconsin are experiencing so far managing returns to the classroom for a second school year during the pandemic. And a couple of archivists talk about how our individual online worlds can be preserved.

A political scientist shares what he learned after talking with election clerks and voters around Wisconsin about the 2020 election -- and how they feel about future elections. Then we talk with a higher education reporter about data that show a widening gap in the percentage of women versus men attending college.

A law professor helps us take a look at the next step President Biden is taking in fighting back the pandemic, mandating vaccines for certain businesses and employees across the country. Then we learn about Hmong embroidery from an expert who teaches the craft. And a Wisconsin winemaker explains the significance of the state gaining a new American Viticultural Area.

We talk with a UW-Madison professor in biomedical engineering about the recent final deciphering of the human genome, and what new insights researchers have made. Then a Wisconsin food journalist shares some of the virtues, and tips, she's acquired over the years cooking at home.

Two UW-Madison researchers share some results of a study looking at how the 9/11 attacks have been taught in schools, and talk about what could be done to improve the lessons. Then we look at the increase and impact of new small businesses in Wisconsin during the pandemic. And an invasive plant expert helps us learn how to spot and eradicate yard invaders like garlic mustard and burdock.