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Wisconsin's agriculture industry is in a challenging spot these days. We talk to two lawmakers about how they think the state can help. We also hear about Appleton East High's new mental health "zen den." Plus, we look at what the death of Islamic State's leader means for the fight against ISIS.

Many in the financial industry were able to get rich due to a down housing market during the Great Recession. We find out how they were able to profit. We talk about We also talk with a psychologist about why haunted houses are so unsettling. Plus, a look at changes being considered to Wisconsin's expungement system that could be a hopeful sign for people living with low-level marijuana convictions on their records.

We look at a couple stories making news around Wisconsin, including reaction to proposed transmission line routes in Bayfield County. And with a virus that's killing pigs spreading across Asia, we learn what preparations are underway to combat it in the U.S. We also cover a top news story.

The food of Croatia is our focus for this week's Food Friday segment. We also talk with a reporter about the agriculture impacts of delayed economic research reports from the USDA. And we look at the cost of binge drinking in Wisconsin.

A lot of people's relationships with friends and family have become strained, if not abandoned, because of longer and more variable work schedules in America, according to our guest. Then we discuss the Endangered Species Act, and the Trump administration's controversial plan to change it.

We talk with an agriculture reporter about a new report that the USDA isn't adequately preparing farmers climate change. Then we preview the Milwaukee Bucks new season. And we talk with a member of Brendan Dassey's legal team about their push for a pardon from Gov. Tony Evers.

Marquette Law School's poll director tells us about new polling results related to impeachment. Then we hear from a young Wisconsin curler who's on their way to the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland. And a sociologist joins us to discuss why getting -- and staying -- ahead can lead to crime.

Wisconsin could offer Hmong vets military benefits if a bill passes the state legislature. Then we talk with a Wisconsin doctor who helped identify the lung disease associated with vaping. And our Week In Washington segment includes the latest on impeachment inquiry testimony.

We discuss the causes and impact of a decline in working-age Wisconsintes. And we talk with a political scientist about Gov. Evers' announcement he will call a special legislative session to take up gun control measures.

We talk to the director of a recent event where hundreds of Americans debated divisive issues of the day -- in one place. Then we learn about ways urban design has shaped how we get to work. And we talk to a state capitol reporter about yesterday's state Supreme Court arguments over lame-duck laws.