As with Thanksgiving, we're receiving guidance that is safer given the pandemic to not spend the winter holidays in-person with extended family. We talk about how to still make older relatives a meaningful part of that distanced celebration. And a cookbook author and chef shares some new recipes for that in-between meal: brunch.

We talk with a law professor to help understand the anti-trust implications of the latest suits filed against Facebook for 'burying' competition. Then a Wiscontext journalist teaches us to evaluate and better understand what's otherwise a lot of overwhelming coronavirus data. And WPR's capitol bureau chief gives us the latest on President Trump's legal efforts in Wisconsin to overturn the state's vote.

As with Thanksgiving, we're receiving guidance that is safer given the pandemic to not spend the winter holidays in-person with extended family. We talk about how to still make older relatives a meaningful part of that distanced celebration. And a cookbook author and chef shares some new recipes for that in-between meal: brunch.

A political scientist walks us through the recent development in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, as well as what we can expect in terms of immigration policy with Joe Biden as president. Then a journalist shares some of what she learned about the life of country music legend Dolly Parton, and the women she wrote songs about.

We talk with a law professor about whether and how employers might be able to require employees to get the coronavirus vaccine. Then the House of Representatives has recently passed two pieces of legislation related to nationally legalized marijuana use. We talk about this moment in the history of the drug, and what it might mean about its future.

A political scientist walks us through the recent development in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, as well as what we can expect in terms of immigration policy with Joe Biden as president. Then a journalist shares some of what she learned about the life of country music legend Dolly Parton, and the women she wrote songs about.

A Washington reporter reviews several top national political stories, including the latest on court responses to legal challenges to overturn the election. Then we get tips from a physical therapist on how to optimize our at-home work spaces for ergonomics and budget.

A military historian gives us some context around President-elect Joe Biden's pick to be the next Secretary of Defense, and why that person might be controversial. Then we talk to a Madison artist and art teacher about their project to communicate about the health of the Great Lakes using trash collected from them. And a law professor explains changes that have just taken effect on the U.S. citizenship test.

A Washington reporter reviews several top national political stories, including the latest on court responses to legal challenges to overturn the election. Then we get tips from a physical therapist on how to optimize our at-home work spaces for ergonomics and budget.

We talk with a local Democratic party leader about what the party is doing well in rural areas, and what they could improve on. And a theater and media journalist joins us to talk about a big announcement from a major movie producer that could impact the future of theaters.