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Many Americans are asking for cheaper drug prices and some politicians are trying to deliver. We talk to a reporter about her year-long study looking into why cheaper drug prices could mean less safety and cut corners. We also discuss the future of Foxconn in our state and look at how data and computer algorithms are used to determine whether some Wisconsin defendants stay in jail while they're pre-trial.

We talk with a cardiovascular expert about adjusted blood pressure guidelines and heart health. We also learn how to prepare some South American dishes.

The state's legsilative black caucus clashed with Republicans this week over the inclusion Colin Kaepernick in a Black History Month Resolution. We also talk about why Facebook seems to have a knack for keeping us connected to fringe friends. Plus, a look at efforts to restore tax reciprocity with Minnesota.

In his State of the Union address, President Trump vowed to take action on the high cost of prescription drugs. We'll find out how those prices are set, and what action would be needed to regulate them more closely. The finals of a statewide civics competition for high school students are coming up. And, we'll talk with Republican Bryan Steil of Wisconsin's 1st congressional district about the likelihood of avoiding another partial government shutdown.

A new report compares laws in different states that affect LGBTQ residents. We find out how Wisconsin ranked, and what the trends are nationally. We talk with Wisconsin's new Poet Laureate about how to make poetry more accessible. And, dressing in blackface has been in the news recently. We'll learn the history of the practice and why so many say that it is a deeply harmful part of U.S. culture.

Boxy, bland and neutral colors seem to be the latest trend for apartment buildings. We learn why we're seeing such similarities in design. We also talk with the winning couple of Wisconsin's 2019 Outstanding Young Farmer contest.

Gov. Tony Evers says he'll use his power to issue pardons, a move former Gov. Scott Walker did not do. We discuss the role of pardons in the criminal justice system and how they work in Wisconsin. Then, a La Crosse-area 11-year-old taught himself to crochet when he was five and now runs his own crochet business. We learn about his passion for crochet and some of his biggest projects. We also hear from a Wisconsin educator about the experience of being a teacher in today's school climate.

Supporters of a universal basic income say it could serve as a replacement to the current welfare programs that sometimes make unemployment more gainful than seeking out a job. Our guest says Wisconsin should give universal income a try with a small scale experiment. We also learn about the history of buttons (think anything you push from remote buttons to that 'like' button) and how they've influenced who has the power in society and we discuss news that lawmakers have reached a tentative deal on border security that could avert a government shutdown.

We go beyond the basic salad and talk about incorporating different greens, grains, maybe even some fruit in your next salad. We get tips from a Wisconsin farmer and self-proclaimed salad advocate to make even the most salad-hesitant person in your life give it a try. We also discuss what impact bringing more green jobs to the state could have on the economy and the workforce.

We hear from the author of a new book who likens the experience of growing old to 'rowing north', something that requires continuous effort in order to keep moving forward. We also hear from an editor at Discover Magazine about the latest in science news and we take a look at the effects of the recent partial government shutdown on FoodShare recipients.