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With the winter holidays in full swing, we focus on festive hors d'ouevres and other smaller dishes to serve or bring to gatherings. Then we discuss why American's snacking habit has grown significantly over the last several decades. And we talk about the future of the Affordable Care Act.

Our state news roundup includes a look at the revival of a nurses union at a major hospital. Then we talk to a professor who developed a philosophy course around the television show "The Good Place." And a professor of business, policy and medicine offers solutions for the healthcare system.

We look at where the country's at when it comes to the death penalty, after a report showed the same number of people were put to death each of the last five years. Then we discuss with a political scientist what's next for impeachment, after the dust from Wednesday's House proceedings settles.

We talk with librarians about their picks for some of the best new books in 2019 for young adults. We also look at how party affiliation has influenced which of the biggest news stories people heard about in 2019. And we discuss the standoff between Gov. Evers and lawmakers over homelessness.

We listen to a variety of folk songs influenced by the cold, snow and holidays with the host of WPR's Simply Folk. And we discuss the day's House Committee on Rules hearing on articles of impeachment.

Newly discovered documents show U.S. officials misled the public about progress in the Afghanistan War. We talk with the reporter behind the story. We also hear why Russian internet trolls rely heavily on uplifting social media posts. Plus, a look at the impact of opioids on one graduating class.

We find out more about a new safe house in southeastern Wisconsin that can protect up to 20 victims of sex trafficking. We also talk about the benefits of retelling old family stories during the holidays. Plus, we look at a court order to remove 234,000 people from Wisconsin's voter rolls.

For this week's Food Friday, we discuss some of the many, many ways to prepare and cook with eggs. Then we talk with the American Sign Language interpreter for the Milwaukee Bucks about their job. And we get the latest on the impeachment proceedings.

Results from a new poll by the Marquette Law School show opinion of impeachment unchanged following recent public hearings. We dive into the numbers. Then UW-Madison's winter commencement speaker shares advice with us. And we discuss a new federal rule change for food assistance eligibility.

We find out what a scientist who's documented every moment of his life for nearly the last decade has learned from it. Then we review the path to a special election for Rep. Sean Duffy's seat. And our Week in Washington segment includes a look at the agreement on the US-Mexico-Canada trade deal.