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We talk with a former breakfast minimalist about how to build a better, more sustainable morning meal. Then we hear from the leaders of a free clinic dedicated to Madison's black male population. And we look at how people around the Middle East are responding to the U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani.

We review some of 2019's top regional stories from around Wisconsin with local reporters. Then we discuss how to better understand and make use of your health care plan.

New dads dealing with depression often doesn't get the same support as moms. We get advice for men dealing with those challenges. We also hear the case for prioritizing building close friendships, and find out how to do it. And we get an update on vaping-related illnesses.

Philanthropy can be a tool to improve the image and reputation of an individual or a business. We look at how charity can be manipulated, and how the recipients can respond. And eating better and exercising more are common resolutions for a new year. We'll get advice on how to be successful.

While being sick is a physical problem, it also comes with emotional cues that are meant to help us get better faster. We talk to a researcher about what goes into feeling ill. We also check in on the presidential race as we enter election year. Plus, a look at the science of smell.

The Betelgeuse star is showing signs of an impending supernova. We talk with an astronomer about what's happening. A music writer also joins us to talk about which songs from today will show up on oldies stations in the future. Plus, the latest on the case of purged voter registrations in Wisconsin.

President Trump's tweet potentially revealing the name of a whistleblower is raising legal concerns. We talk about the implications. A car expert joins us to look at what vehicles are being rolled out for 2020. Plus, we discuss Merriam-Webster's word of the year.

From Act 10 to a Packers Super Bowl victory, there were plenty of big news stories in Wisconsin during the past decade. We'll talk about what made the biggest splash. We also discuss the joys of learning a new language, regardless of our age.

Cutting back on drinking can feel like it comes with a social cost. We talk with an author about how to avoid FOMA, or fear of missing alcohol. We also take a look at this year's significant weather events, like Halloween's snowstorm. Plus, we chat with a Wisconsin farmer who invented ear muffs for her calves.

We hear from a reporter who decided to find out why so many kids love garbage trucks. We also talk with an author about the changing meaning and purpose of the bed over hundreds of years. Plus, we hear about a local doctor who faced challenges when it comes to prescribing pain pills.