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States across the country have said they plan to end pandemic unemployment benefits. We discuss why and what it means for unemployment recipients. Then, we talk about the CDC's latest update to masking and social distancing guidelines for fully-vaccinated people.

A race and ethnic studies professor joins the show to talk about a new project looking at the historical connections between 19th century farmers who relocated to Wisconsin, and Native Americans who were forced to relocate to the state over the same period. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin farmer about how to use flowers in your cooking in this week's edition of Food Friday .

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. We look at how to protect ourselves from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Then, the pandemic has led to feelings of loneliness for many young people. We talk about how they're coping, and ways to find community.

The housing market has been heating up in places around Wisconsin and across the country. We talk about why, and what it means for homebuyers. Then we talk about how Wisconsin's concert industry is planning to ramp back up as people get more comfortable gathering with others.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. We look at how to protect ourselves from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Then, the pandemic has led to feelings of loneliness for many young people. We talk about how they're coping, and ways to find community.

A Washington reporter joins the show to break down the latest on the GOP effort to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership role. Then, we discuss the lack of information on algal blooms in Wisconsin.

Lawmakers in Congress are debating a federal overhaul of elections and voting. We discuss what it would mean for the way the country handles elections. Then we talk about a Milwaukee organization's plans to create a sober living facility. And we look at how prepared the U.S. is for cyberattacks in light of a ransomware attack against a major oil pipeline.

A Washington reporter joins the show to break down the latest on the GOP effort to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership role. Then, we discuss the lack of information on algal blooms in Wisconsin.

New federal data shows the birth rate continued to decline throughout the pandemic. We talk to a UW professor about what's driving the decline. Then, we discuss this year's State of the Tribes event.

A UW-Madison economist joins the show to break down the latest jobs numbers, and what they tell us about where the economy is at this stage of the pandemic. Then, we talk to the host of the podcast 'Death, Sex & Money' about the value of having tough conversations with people in your life, and how to do it.