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A new survey finds that over half of young Americans are single, without a steady romantic partner. We learn why. We also talk about how roller rinks and skating culture has lived on for decades and we talk about what kind of voter turnout we might see in 2020 from younger generations.

Data gathered from the 2020 Census will be used to determine how many congressional seats states will get for the next decade, potentially meaning a big change in political representation. We talk with an expert about where we might be most likely to see change. We also take your comments and questions about WPR on Mondays with Mike and examine the fundraising totals in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court justice.

Experts say the murder of a crime boss in New York City earlier this month signals the city's mob activity might not be a thing of the past. We get a history lesson from a reporter. We also learn more about so-called red-flag laws as a form of gun control and we take a look at this week's top state news stories.

Social media makes it easy to see where your friends spend their money, but we don't see how they are saving. We talk with a researcher who says this creates an inaccurate perception, leading us to spend more. We also learn how to make vegan eats that are accessible and appealing and we take a look at rulings on Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas and Kentucky and consider whether they'll affect other states.

UW-Parkside plans to be one of the first universities in the state equipped with a lab to test hemp or cannabis products for THC. We learn more about the motivation and how students will be involved. We also discuss the state of the news media following the two-year investigation into whether President Donald Trump colluded with Russia during the 2016 campaign. Plus, we hear one sports reporter's take on how much stake we should put in the Brewers this season. Play ball!

The dust pollution that results from frac sand mines continues to be a concern for Wisconsinites and researchers in the Midwest looking to find out more about its potential risk. We hear from a reporter about residents' concerns. We also hear reactions from two Wisconsin congressmen about the conclusion of the Mueller investigation and we take a look a look at news that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has charged Facebook with violating the Fair Housing Act.

A second judge has weighed in on whether or not GOP lawmakers' lame-duck session violated the state constitution, ruling that some of the laws did. We talk with a WPR reporter and unpack the details. We also hear about some great places to drive if you're itching for a spring road trip, and you don't have to go far. And the Wisconsin Life producer joins us to talk about her collaboration with a local high school.

Redlining, a discriminatory practice of denying minority populations access to equal loans and housing opportunities, began in the 1930s and was made illegal in the 60s, but Milwaukee's neighborhoods and segregation still reflect this piece fo history. We learn more about a project that's examining the lasting effects of redlining in Wisconsin. We also discuss whether #metoo impacted the way men and women perceive sexual harassment and we take a look at top national news.

While a trial by jury is a right given by the U.S. Constitution, jury members often don't get much respect. We talk about why so few trials today reach a jury and what needs be done to improve the system. Also, now that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has filed his report, we take a look at other ongoing investigations that may have slipped into the background.

Some unaccompanied, immigrant minors are being held in undisclosed shelter locations by the U.S. government, though it's unclear how many total sites exist. We talk with a reporter about the purpose of the shelters. We also talk with a Wisconsin author about his love for the public library system and we examine a new effort by the Trump administration to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act.