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We talk with a former hostage of Iran about that country's current hostilities with the U.S. We also talk about the value of maintaining hobbies. And we trace 2019 federal farm subsidy dollars to see how Wisconsin faired.

Our state news roundup takes us to Brown County and a possible "Second Amendment Sanctuary" distinction. We also talk with a reporter about a potential real estate inventory glut as Baby Boomers age out of their homes. And we look at a United Methodist Church fracture over same-sex marriage.

We discuss some of the benefits of journaling, as well as ideas for how to get better at it. Then we talk with the state's new interim agriculture secretary about his priorities for the coming year. And we're joined by a college professor who teaches us -- about teaching about racism.

Wednesday morning, President Trump announced no additional military response from the U.S., after Iran attacked a base with American military personnel in Iraq. We discuss the new sanctions he did mention, with a political scientist. And we hear state legislative goals from both parties.

We talk with an author about dating online and what the repetitive process of getting to know someone over the internet taught her about humanity. Then we look at the impact of immigration legislation in 2019 on refugee resettlement in Wisconsin. And we discuss several top Washington news stories.

We talk to a teen who uses classical Indian dance lessons to help other people manage stress. We also hear what goes into making secondhand stores run. And we look at a move yesterday by state Republicans to block President Trump's primary challengers from the April presidential primary ballot.

We talk with an author about what it is about exercise that brings a smile to our face. And with a record-breaking drop in the number of dairy herds in Wisconsin in 2019, we look at causes, and what's next for the industry. And we begin a discussion on the legacy of the comic strip "Peanuts."

We continue our discussion of the famous comic strip Peanuts. And we learn about a new bill in the Wisconsin legislature aimed at curbing exorbitant payday loan interest rates, including talking with one of the lawmakers behind the effort.

In our divided political climate, it can feel like we're always fighting. Our guest has ideas for how to cut down on vitriol. We also check in on fallout from the U.S. decision to kill a top Iranian general. Plus, we hear about a new PBS documentary on infamous Wisconsin senator Joesph McCarthy.

We also look at what's behind the drop in frac sand mining in Wisconsin. We also learn about an historic chapel in Milwaukee getting demolished this month. And following a recent conversation on the state of the capital punishment in the US, we hear a case in favor of the death penalty.