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We look at a proposal for radio industry consolidation. We also talk about new state groundwater standards. And, as the issue of reparations for the decendants of slaves is getting attention in the presidential campaign, we find out what form reparations could take and who's supporting the idea.

Habitat for Humanity is hoping to develop 60 acres in Sun Prairie as a mixed use community. We find out more about the plans. Sesame Street has introduced a character living in foster care. We'll look at foster care in Wisconsin. Plus, we zero in on some of this Summer's concerts and festivals.

Our weekly roundup of Wisconsin news includes a dramatic election for city council president in Superior. We also discuss the lower number of young people riding bikes. And we take a look at some of the cases we expect to hear decisions on soon from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Celery may be having a culinary moment. Our guest says there's much more to do with the crispy green stalks than just add peanut butter and raisins. Then we discuss the challenge of preserving free speech while regulating hate speech on the internet. And we talk about the state Supreme Court vote on laws passed during the legislature's lame duck session.

A new bill introduced in the state Assembly would stop the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores starting next year. We learn more from a state lawmaker. Then, we talk to a political scientist about President Trump's recent announcement of a plan to deport people who are in the United States illegally.

An estimated 4.2 million premature deaths globally are linked to air pollution. We talk about air quality challenges and possible solutions. Then, we head to Milwaukee to learn about a program that brings people together over a meal to create connections. We also cover a top news story.

We heard recently from a Republican lawmaker on the state budget; now we get the perspective from a Democrat on the Joint Finance Committee. Then we learn about a Milwaukee artist who's keeping an old image-making process alive. And we reminisce about the classic family road trip.

We learn about Michigan's Upper Peninsula Yooper culture, and how President Donald Trump's Wisconsin approval numbers don't quite match with strong economic indicators. We also discuss potential changes to concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, in Wisconsin.

We learn about the Joint Finance Committee's budget proposal that would affect local jurisdiction for rock quarry blasting. And we look at proposed legislation regarding insurance for police families. Then we gaze east to see how Michigan is handling its marijuana laws.

After two U.S. senators introduced a bill to allow more milk options in school lunches, we discuss the nutritional and economic value of their plans. We also learn about six women from Wisconsin who had significant involvement in the suffrage movement. And we look at Facebook's new cryptocurrency.