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A Supreme Court watcher joins the show to preview some of the big rulings the court is expected to make in June. Then, we talk about how to prevent mosquito and tick bites this summer. And, we discuss the impact of pollen on COVID-19, and why climate change may make things worse.

A Washington reporter joins the show to break down the latest on bipartisan talks over President Biden's infrastructure plan. Then, we talk to two people behind an oral history project sharing the stories of Wisconsinites touched by war.

Fully autonomous vehicles aren't driving around yet, but car companies are putting lots of money into research and testing. We find out where things stand with self-driving cars. We also talk about the value of slowing down this summer and enjoying time away from work.

Task like planning for the holidays and making medical appointments often fall to women in heterosexual relationships. We talk to a researcher who looked deeper into the "mental workload" and who does it. We're also joined by an epidemiologist for an update on COVID-19 vaccinations and variants.

Learning a new hobby, skill, or language can give us a new perspective on the world. We talk about the value of lifelong learning and how to get started with something new. An historian also joins us to look back at the origins of Memorial Day.

The UW-Green Bay campus is now a member of the "Bee City, USA" club. We find out about the work being done there to help pollinators. We also talk about the essential tools to have in our first kitchens. Plus, we get a reminder about ways to "leave no trace" when visiting state parks and natural areas.

For many people, the pandemic has taken a toll on mental health. We talk about what it means to languish, and how to take care of your mental health in difficult times. Then, we hear about delicious summer salad recipes to try as the weather gets warmer.

A popular federal aid program for small businesses harmed by the pandemic is running out of money, leaving lenders and business owners scrambling. We talk to a finance reporter about the story. Then, we talk to a state lawmaker who's proposing a bill that would allow direct sales of electric vehicles in Wisconsin. And, we talk about an announcement from Foxconn that it will manufacture digital infrastructure hardware.

Prices are rising in parts of the economy as the country continues to recover from the pandemic. We talk to a financial journalist about if it's time to worry about inflation. Then, we talk about how the pandemic is affecting our memory.

Wisconsin Republicans have rejected a special session to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin. We talk about how the move will impact the state. Then, we talk to a fact-checker about statements President Biden has made in his first 100 days in office.