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In Minneapolis a white police officer shot and killed a Black man after he tried to flee a traffic stop. We talk to a researcher about the racial and gender disparities in traffic stops, and what impact that has on different communities. Then a mushroom lover joins the show to talk about how to forage for and cook with mushrooms.

On Wednesday, the state Supreme Court ruled for the third time that Gov. Evers must work with the Legislature for certain aspects of his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk to a political reporter about the ruling, and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske about what each of the rulings mean for the governor's ability to respond to future emergencies. And former Gov. Scott Walker joins the show to share his thoughts on freedom of speech and cancel culture.

Some college students are feeling increasingly burned out after many colleges decided to cancel spring break amid concerns about COVID-19. We talk a higher education reporter about the issue, and hear from college students about what the last few months have been like. And we talk to a physician from Yale about how to navigate conversations with friends and family who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccines.

A reporter covering the nation's capitol joins the show to talk about President Joe Biden's jobs plan, and what Congress is up to as it comes back into session this week. Then we talk about pre-historic life in Wisconsin, and why the dinosaurs left the state for Wyoming.

State officials say tens of thousands of Wisconsinites were overpaid unemployment benefits, and in some cases, owe the state tens of thousands of dollars. A reporter and an unemployment expert break down the story. Then, we talk about the return of the Dane County Farmers' Market and what attendees can expect. And, we discuss how the trial of Derek Chauvin is retraumatizing for some Black Americans.

A reporter covering the nation's capitol joins the show to talk about President Joe Biden's jobs plan, and what Congress is up to as it comes back into session this week. Then we talk about pre-historic life in Wisconsin, and why the dinosaurs left the state for Wyoming.

A political scientist and public law expert talks with us about the implications of a new commission formed by President Biden to evaluate potentially expanding the size of the Supreme Court, as well as setting a limit for the amount of time justices serve. Then we discuss how both consumers and producers can be more effective in reducing, reusing and recycling.

We talk with infectious diseases expert about a dangerous primary variant of the coronavirus that is causing major problems in Michigan, and discuss whether Wisconsin could be similarly affected. And a political scientist and author of a book on gun control discusses new reformatory executive action by President Biden in that space.

A political scientist and public law expert talks with us about the implications of a new commission formed by President Biden to evaluate potentially expanding the size of the Supreme Court, as well as setting a limit for the amount of time justices serve. Then we discuss how both consumers and producers can be more effective in reducing, reusing and recycling.

The CDC says people vaccinated for COVID-19 can travel safely. We look at how it could impact the summer tourism season. We also talk about what police testimony against former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin means for the so-called "blue wall of silence."