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Some middle class homeowners are struggling to pay mortgages due to job loss or pay cuts. We talk with a business writer who says some landlords are ready to buy. We also learn about a few Wisconsin cocktails you can try over the New Year's celebration from home and hear about some of the most worthwhile podcasts of 2020 from a Wiconsin media expert.

Traveling feels like a distant memory this year, but travel author and show host Rick Steves shows us how we can travel while staying put. And, it's Food Friday! We take a look at simple and versatile recipes from The Well-Plated Cookbook: Fast, Healthy Recipes You'll Want To Eat. These conversations are part of a holiday broadcast from interviews that happened earlier in 2020.

Friendships are one of the great parts of life, but two best friends and co-hosts of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast say we may not be giving these relationships the time and energy they deserve. And, while you may not Camp Randall as the spot where the Badgers play, the site has a long history dating back to the Civil War. We examine its history in a WHYSconsin conversation. These conversations are part of a holiday broadcast from interviews that happened earlier in 2020.

Traveling feels like a distant memory this year, but travel author and show host Rick Steves shows us how we can travel while staying put. And, it's Food Friday! We take a look at simple and versatile recipes from The Well-Plated Cookbook: Fast, Healthy Recipes You'll Want To Eat. These conversations are part of a holiday broadcast from interviews that happened earlier in 2020.

If you look at a Wisconsin map, you might notice that a lot of town and place names start with 'W-A-U'. We talk to two experts about the linguistic reasons why and the name origins in indigenous languages. And, we take a look at the impact the Peanuts cartoon strip had on American pop culture. These conversations are part of a holiday broadcast from interviews that happened earlier in 2020.

If you look at a Wisconsin map, you might notice that a lot of town and place names start with 'W-A-U'. We talk to two experts about the linguistic reasons why and the name origins in indigenous languages. And, we take a look at the impact the Peanuts cartoon strip had on American pop culture. These conversations are part of a holiday broadcast from interviews that happened earlier in 2020.

Time off during the holidays can seem to fly by much too quickly. We find out how to de-stress and make the most of our vacation. We also check in on the top stories in national politics, including President-elect Biden's plans for a COVID-19 recovery in the new year.

COVID-19 vaccines are being shipped around the country, but it will still be months before most people can get a shot. A doctor joins us for an update on the pandemic and vaccine distribution. We also hear how this year's recession is affecting working women.

Time off during the holidays can seem to fly by much too quickly. We find out how to de-stress and make the most of our vacation. We also check in on the top stories in national politics, including President-elect Biden's plans for a COVID-19 recovery in the new year.

Congress is expected to pass a bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that includes a second stimulus check, extended enhanced unemployment benefits and rental assistance among other items. We get the full details on what you can expect. We also acknowledge the loss of many household names in 2020 with a pop culture professor including Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant, Mary Higgins Clark and Kenny Rogers to name a few.