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As Wisconsin considers options to its juvenile justice system, we take a look at what we can learn from New York's reform efforts. We also talk about the best way to book a vacation and we discuss what expansion of BadgerCare would mean for the state.

We spend a lot of time thinking about what we eat, maybe feeling guilty about an extra donut or a fast food meal. We talk with a guest who says we should think about why we're eating and let go of the guilt we associate with food choices. We also talk about the future of baseball, with the world of contracts seeing drastic changes, and we take a look at a top news story.

Maybe you already like eating Wisconsin cheese, but what about saving some to cook with? We talk with a Milwaukee author about how to incorporate cheese into your recipes. We also learn about Wisconsin's Food And Farm Film Festival and take a look at a top news story.

It takes more than fast talk to be a skilled auctioneer. We hear from Wisconsin's 2019 champion about her early start in the field and what it takes to deliver on the job. We also recap what's in the new state budget, revealed by Governor Evers last night and we take a look at a top news story.

2018 was a peak year for farm bankruptcies throughout the Midwest, including Wisconsin. We explore how this impacts the future of farming. We also talk about why some periods of history seem to have more serial killers than others, and we discuss the newly proposed bill backed by ARRP that would create an income tax credit for Wisconsinites caring for a disabled or elderly person at home.

Insurance brokers play a big role in how much you pay and how much coverage you get as an employee. We find out how your employer chooses an insurance plan and incentives that can lead to inflated costs and conflicts of interest. We also discuss how protein-packed, energy-focused granola bars went from an extreme athlete snack to being packed in school lunches. And, we recap the big takeaways from Michael Cohen's testimony.

We talked to some amazing young people over the last year, and we wanted to share their stories about making changes in their families, communities, and the world.

Many Shopko locations are closing throughout the state, leaving many Wisconsinites on the hunt for new jobs and many rural areas without a local department store or pharmacy. We get the latest. We also hear from a guest who says there's a better way for media to cover our elections, meeting the needs and concerns of voters. Plus, we discuss Gov. Tony Evers' decision to withdraw Wisconsin National Guard troops from the U.S.-Mexico border.

Earlier this month, two Republican senators introduced a bill that would end taxpayer-funded pensions for members of Congress. We learn more about what's behind these proposals and the likelihood that we'll see them move forward. We also take a look at a top news story.

Gone are the days of Jane Fonda and aerobics, instead, Instagram fitness instructors, apps and social media posting have taken over as the new fitness culture. We talk about how seeing so many other people's bodies on our screens affects our own exercise routine and our self esteem. Also, as the number of teacher strikes continues to grow we take a look at the various reasons why teachers are choosing to walk out and we discuss a partnership with six northwestern Wisconsin communities that's looking to address the area's affordable housing needs.