Our host and executive producer talk about what they've been cooking this summer, and invite listeners to join the conversation. Then an immigration reporter shares what she found reporting on what food plant workers in Wisconsin said about how they were treated with regards to the pandemic. And we cover a top news story.

Violent crime in the U.S. has been declining for years, but most Americans don't perceive it that way. We talk about the gulf between our fear of crime and the reality. Three Milwaukee musicians also join us for a look back at the city's rock 'n' roll history.

President Trump has threatened to ban the video app TikTok, but now Microsoft says it may purchase the platform from its Chinese parent company. We find out why it's getting so much attention. We also ask how your spending habits have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, a top news story.

Violent crime in the U.S. has been declining for years, but most Americans don't perceive it that way. We talk about the gulf between our fear of crime and the reality. Three Milwaukee musicians also join us for a look back at the city's rock 'n' roll history.

President Trump has threatened to ban the video app TikTok, but now Microsoft says it may purchase the platform from its Chinese parent company. We find out why it's getting so much attention. We also ask how your spending habits have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, a top news story.

The role of the U.S. Postal Service is being highlighted as we move toward an election where voting by mail figures to be a substantial factor. We talk with a reporter about changes taking place at the USPS. Then a Wisconsin museum is sharing highlights from the history of modern toilet paper, including Wisconsin's connection. And an economist joins us to discuss a new report looking at the relative strength of Midwestern states' economies.

We learn about an innovative pilot program to help get nutritious food to people in a food desert in Rusk County. Then a couple of trade school instructors tell us how they're planning to teach what would otherwise be hands-on skills during this time of physical-distancing. And we check in on a couple of Washington political stories, including where legislation stands for a further round of economic relief from the pandemic.

The role of the U.S. Postal Service is being highlighted as we move toward an election where voting by mail figures to be a substantial factor. We talk with a reporter about changes taking place at the USPS. Then a Wisconsin museum is sharing highlights from the history of modern toilet paper, including Wisconsin's connection. And an economist joins us to discuss a new report looking at the relative strength of Midwestern states' economies.

We learn about an innovative pilot program to help get nutritious food to people in a food desert in Rusk County. Then a couple of trade school instructors tell us how they're planning to teach what would otherwise be hands-on skills during this time of physical-distancing. And we check in on a couple of Washington political stories, including where legislation stands for a further round of economic relief from the pandemic.

An author discusses making art -- for profit -- and the challenges that come with the opportunities of working under the shadow of Big Tech. Then we talk with a journalist rounding up some police policy reforms that have already taken shape around the U.S. And a Republican state senator joins us to talk about confronting the mandatory mask order Governor Tony Evers issued last week.