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We discuss friendships -- specifically, how adults can create, maintain and develop them -- with the author of a new book on the topic. Then a Wisconsin Democratic state lawmaker looks at the future of Governor Evers' budget proposal, as well as what's ahead for the next legislative session.

We talk with an emergency physician about how the pandemic has played a role in the record number of opioid deaths last year, including in Wisconsin. And a money columnist who's researched the variables involved in the price of higher education shares some of what he found, along with advice for navigating it all, as a student or parent.

We discuss friendships -- specifically, how adults can create, maintain and develop them -- with the author of a new book on the topic. Then a Wisconsin Democratic state lawmaker looks at the future of Governor Evers' budget proposal, as well as what's ahead for the next legislative session.

Extreme weather in Texas last week left millions without electricity. We talk about how we can prepare for potential outages during the cold weather. We also talk with an economist about the newly proposed state budget and where the Wisconsin economy is headed.

It may be winter, but there's plenty we can to do prepare for gardening season. An expert joins us to share some tips. We also hear about the updates being considered for Wisconsin's unemployment insurance system and how delays are affecting jobless people in the state.

Baking can be a lot of fun--and a little fraught. On this week's Food Friday, we talk with an expert who will help us troubleshoot common baking mishaps in the kitchen. And, the COVID-19 has heightened anxiety surrounding our health. We'll talk about how we can cope.

Long-time conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh died this week. We'll talk to two experts about his influence on the media landscape. And more people are getting vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus but how will the pandemic continue to impact travel? We'll learn about the future of travel and how to stay safe.

Baking can be a lot of fun--and a little fraught. On this week's Food Friday, we talk with an expert who will help us troubleshoot common baking mishaps in the kitchen. And, the COVID-19 has heightened anxiety surrounding our health. We'll talk about how we can cope.

Reporters covering California and New York join us as we compare and contrast what has not worked in those states when it comes to fighting the coronavirus. Then the host of a popular parenting podcast talks about being a successful -- if unconventional -- parent during a pandemic.

We learn more about problems and solutions for power grids, both in Texas and other states. Then a money coach gives us encouragement for how we can put more thought into how we spend money online, while we're not able to spend it on goods and services outside the home.