The race for presidential nominations starts years before the actual election date. Our guest explains the history of why U.S. elections look like they do today. Then, we look at why state health officials say the hospitalization of 11 young people in Wisconsin may be related to vaping.

When something disappoints you and ruins your entire day, that's known as catastrophizing. We talk with an anger researcher about how this affects our mental health. Then, we get the latest on an investigation by ProPublica on college aid loopholes and explore online hate and mass shootings.

A new research project with an emphasis on university-tribal collaboration will look at wild-rice health in the state. We dive into this research with one of the people involved. Then, we get a round-up of Wisconsin news and talk with an analyst about preventing copycat crimes.

When it's hot outside, we turn to cool treats. In this edition of Food Friday, we explore the art of the popsicle with a nutritionist. Then, we look at new rules proposed by the Evers Administration that would address agricultural runoff and groundwater. And we talk Wisconsin politics.

Concussions in Wisconsin's high school football programs were cut in half after a rule limiting full-contact practices was put in place five years ago. We find out what it means for the the sport's future. We also talk with an infrastructure expert about why costs for big projects have gone up over the years.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining an effort backing new federal regulations on toxic pollutants known as PFAS. He joins us to talk about the issue. We also look at a new national plan to fight kidney disease. Plus, we reconsider what makes up a "midlife crisis."

This summer marked 61 years since the 1958 Colfax tornado left a trail of damage and death. We talk with two authors about the impact on the community and how that history resonates today. Then, we explore the idea of whether natural resources should get legal rights and discuss a bipartisan plan that would increase funding for Great Lakes cleanup projects.

Two-thirds of online gamers say they've experienced severe harassment. We explore the effects harassment has on our lives and possible solutions. We also talk about the state of free and reduced lunches in Wisconsin, and check in on news from Washington, D.C.

It's been two years since former Governor Scott Walker signed a deal for technology firm Foxconn to build a manufacturing plant in Wisconsin. We take a look at the project so far. We also talk with a political scientist who says current events are exposing flaws in our Constitution.

In order to stay relevant, music class should include more styles that students care about today. That's according to our guest, who says we should rethink the way music is taught in school. We also find out which consumer goods need to be labeled as "Made in USA." Plus, we get the details on a massive data breach at Capital One.