A pair of historians look back with us at American social movements and crises for lessons that can provide insight on our current situation. Then we speak with the two Democratic candidates facing each other in the August primary, for representing Wisconsin's third Congressional district.

The leader of a new 24-hour counseling program for farmers in Wisconsin tells us about the goals and workings of the project. Then we talk to an Oregon journalist about ongoing protests in the city, and the clashes between local and federal government over law enforcement in Portland. And an education expert discusses the different perspectives on re-opening schools in Wisconsin amid the pandemic.

A pair of historians look back with us at American social movements and crises for lessons that can provide insight on our current situation. Then we speak with the two Democratic candidates facing each other in the August primary, for representing Wisconsin's third Congressional district.

The Trump administration is weakening parts of the National Environmental Policy Act, saying it will clear the way for more infrastructure projects. We talk with an environmental law expert about what's changing. We also look at one of today's top news stories.

Contact tracing is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19, but it's also been the subject of conspiracy theories. A public expert shares what contact tracers actually do. We also talk with a psychologist about the impact so much political news has on kids and teenagers. And to boil or not to boil your brat. That's the question, and we have an answer.

An author reflects on her experience growing up in western Wisconsin in the 1930s. Then we hear how to spot the comet NEOWISE and other summer constellations in our night skies. We also look at how the state Democratic Party plans to spend a record-breaking fundraising effort over the last few months.

A food preservation specialist shares some pie recipes with us, as well as how we can make summer pie fillings stretch beyond the season. Then we learn how research for an HIV vaccine is linked to developing a vaccine for COVID-19. And we talk to a consumer protection group calling on utility companies to work with customers facing service shutoffs amic the COVID-19 pandemic.

A law professor walks us through how law around sovereign Native lands may be affected by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. Then, we'll take a look at a massive Twitter hack and what it could mean for election security. And we discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is swiftly bringing about a housing crisis -- and what can be done about it.

We talk about what higher ed and scientific institutions can do to take action when it comes to promoting racial justice in this country, with a postdoctoral fellow and a UW-Madison geography professor. Then we learn about a proposed charter school in Beloit and some of the controversy around its funding. And a marine biologist tells us why we should make more of an effort to watch and connect with fish.

We talk to the Columbus High School student whose petition helped bring down the city's statue of Christopher Columbus. A political scientist discusses the electoral college and how it could be impacted by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to enforce the pledges of delegates. Plus, a look at an order for hospitals to bypass the CDC when reporting COVID-19 data.