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We discuss U.S. Department of Defense efforts to reform how the National Guard deals with sexual assault. And, we revisit a conversation with science writer Carl Zimmer about what it means to be alive.

A Washington reporter joins the show to talk about Democrats' focus on voting rights, and why some many are starting to change their strategy combatting GOP efforts to restrict voting. Then, we talk about a survey that looked at the pandemic's impact on women in northeast Wisconsin.

A science reporter joins the show to talk about how billionaires are changing space flight. Then, we continue the conversation about space, this time with UW-Milwaukee researchers who discovered with an international team a collision between a neutron star and a black hole. And, we look at new research on why the bumblebee population is declining.

Affordable housing is a problem across the country, and here in Wisconsin. We talk to two business journalists about the role building costs play in the problem. Then, we discuss why the U.S. comes in last in terms of trust in media compared to other countries.

Many vaccinated Wisconsinites have started dining out at restaurants and attending larger gatherings again. But for those with young kids who still can't get vaccinated, understanding what you can and can't do can be complicated. We talk to an epidemiologist about how to navigate those choices. Then, we discuss a measure Gov. Evers vetoed last week that would have funded an effort to reopen two shuttered paper mills in central Wisconsin.

The state Supreme Court is out with a new ruling that deals with the DNR's ability to regulate high capacity wells. We talk to one of the organizations involved in the case. Then, we hear from an economist about her idea to get more American fathers to take paternity leave.

We talk to the dean from UW-Madison's School of Education about civics education in Wisconsin after an organization gave the state an 'F' for its standards for history and civics. Then, we talk about a project in Neenah that gives free food and household items to those that need it.

Falsehoods about the 2020 election have taken hold in many Republican circles. We talk to a Washington Post reporter who traces their roots back to a conservative businessman from Texas. Then, on this week's edition of Food Friday we talk about a fundamental ingredient for all cooking: salt.

On Thursday morning, Gov. Evers approved a GOP-backed state budget that includes more than $3 billion in tax cuts. We talk about what else made it into the budget with WPR's state capitol reporter. Then, we talk to a New York Times reporter about how the pandemic impacted working moms, and why many of them were forced to put their careers on hold while they helped with their kids' remote learning.

Many families loosened screen-time rules for their kids during the pandemic, but are now getting ready to reinstate them. We talk to a pediatrician and advocate for child wellness about the best way to go about the process. Then, we talk to a UW-Milwaukee film professor about what makes a classic summer movie.