Some cities across the country are experiencing an uptick in homicides and other violent crime. We hear ideas for how to combat the rise. Then, we look at a new program from the Wisconsin State Treasurer's Office and community organizations to boost homeownership in the state.

A Washington reporter joins the show to talk about President Biden's coming plans to address an uptick in violent crime, and why the administration hasn't been able to meet its own vaccination goals. Then, we talk to an economist about why some restaurants in the Eau Claire area are raising their minimum wages and getting rid of tips.

Two higher education journalists join the show to talk about why UW-System is seeing an uptick in freshman applications, and how that compares to national trends. Then, we hear a perspective from the sports world about how to improve the post-game interview. And we discuss the impact of racism in healthcare impacts patients with sickle cell anemia.

President Biden recently made Juneteenth a federal holiday, but some Black Americans say it's a hollow move without a plan for reparations. We hear thoughts from one writer. Then, we talk about why sexting is on the rise among teenagers during the pandemic.

Iran has a new president who is taking a harder line against the U.S. We talk about what it means for the relationship, and the future of the now-defunct nuclear deal Iran. Then, we talk about the role artificial intelligence plays in connecting you with music you like on online streaming services like Spotify.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act once again this week, in one of several major rulings it released. We talk with an expert on the court about what the new decisions. We also look back at the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new museum in Wisconsin Dells celebrates the state's role in the history of root beer. We talk with the curator about what's in the museum's collection. We also check in on where the state budget process stands after the legislature's Joint Finance Committee signed off on a Republican-backed plan.

We dig into a study that reveals challenges teachers of color in Wisconsin face. Then, on this week's edition of Food Friday we talk steaks - how to pick them and how to cook them.

We check in on Wisconsin tourism as folks are once again hitting the road for summer vacations. Then, we learn about a change to Major League Baseball pitching rules. Finally, flying cars may one day be a reality. We hear about the recent developments.

President Biden has had his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin since he took office. We discuss how it went and where U.S. - Russian relations go from here. Then, fathers can play a significant role during pregnancy. We learn how dads can be involved during the prenatal period and the potential benefits.