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We talk with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about last week's special session on gun violence in the state Legislature. Then, we look at what's behind the early start to winter in Wisconsin. We also learn about the influence of the tax industry on the federal rules regarding free tax filing.

A judge has struck down a rule that would allow health care providers to opt out of certain services due to religious or moral grounds. We talk with a health care expert about the implications. We also hear about birds nesting in the Horicon Marsh. Plus, a documentary on Native American veterans.

On Food Friday we explore the past, present and future of African American cuisine. Then ahead of Veterans Day, we talk with the author of a book about continued efforts to locate and bring back soldiers missing from the Vietnam War. And we talk about Thursday's legislative special session on gun regulations.

Our recap of local state stories includes La Crosse Police requiring reimbursements from political campaigns. Then we look at daylight saving time and its physical impacts on humans. And we discuss "woke" and "cancel-culture" in light of recent comments from former president Barack Obama.

We talk with the executive producer of a documentary showcasing the many sides and effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. We also talk to an advocate and a researcher about young adults as they age out of Wisconsin's foster care system. And we take a look at the latest news about retaliatory tariffs between the United States and China.

We hear arguments for and against proposed legislation to allow physician-assisted suicide in Wisconsin. And with less than one year until the general election, we discuss the history of the electoral college and hear one perspective on why we shouldn't change how its used in elections.

We talk with an organizer of a writing project about experiences with flooding in southwestern Wisconsin. Then we discuss what it means to be in a state with a "right-to-farm" law. And we look at some top Washington stories, including new testimony from a key figure in the impeachment inquiry.

We talk to a Milwaukee man who had a good reason for playing pinball continuously for more than 24 hours. And we discuss the history of the movie musical with an author of a new book on the subject. We also discuss Tuesday's vote in the state Senate to fire DATCP Secretary-Designee Brad Pfaff.

We discuss grief and ways of dealing with it with two mental health professionals who started a website devoted to helping others. Then, we talk to a state representative who recently visited Vermont to see the impacts of F-35 fighter jets there. And we look at how to improve pedestrian safety.

We discuss impeachment, among other topics, with Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan. Then for a few moments of levity we talk with an author about how fatherhood inspired his poetry. And a political scientist reminds us what to watch for -- and not miss -- as the impeachment inquiry proceeds.