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A newly proposed bill would outlaw wildlife hunting contests that use tactics to manipulate or confuse the animals. We learn more about the bill and hunting contests. We also talk with an expert in senior dating about the experiences and challenges of online dating as an older adult and we take a look at the latest immigration news as the Pentagon announces more troops going to the U.S.-Mexico border and negotiations over border security funding continue in Congress.

Thinking about what to have for dinner and scanning recipe books for every meal can take a lot of time and energy. We talk to a chef about techniques and dishes you can easily master to make dinner less stressful. We also talk about what modern items might land in the antiques stores of the future and we take a look at a top news story.

Several countries have banned Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei over security concerns in building 5G infrastructure. We discuss the indictments against the company and explain 5G technology. We also talk about how Girl Scout cookies became and American staple and take a look at this week's Wisconsin news.

A Wisconsin group says we can add more employees to the workforce by making childcare more affordable. We learn more about the report's findings and why more parents might seek employment if childcare was both reliable and affordable. We also talk to a writer who says the new name for Miller Park should be one that can last a while and we hear what Rep. Gordon Hintz has to say about the latest Foxconn news.

New research finds a majority of Americans believe the news media doesn't understand them or properly represent their stories. We discuss the results and what might change. We also talk about how former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's potential run for the 2020 Presidential race as an independent could add another plot twist.

All across the Midwest residents are experiencing a polar vortex, including the coldest temperatures Wisconsin has seen in decades. We talk to a weather expert about what brought this weather our way and if we should prepare for future cold strikes. We also take a look at this week's top national news.

Whether you're looking to 'spark joy' by getting rid of some old things or maybe just make a little cash, it's likely you have some things around the house you could sell online. Our guest tells us which ecommerce platforms are best and we ask for your experiences buying and selling online. We also take a look at a top news story.

While several states have considering making changes or even completely doing away with the Electoral College, there has yet to be a proposal that both parties will support. We take a look at the history of the Electoral College and discuss reform possibilities. We also talk to a guest who says middle class families are being priced out of college. In addition, we look at a call to make it easier to remove some low-level crimes from a person's record.

From smart speakers to refrigerators that know when you're out of milk, the list of devices equipped with internet connectivity continues to grow. We talk to a guest who says we need to practice a little more caution as we invite these devices into our homes. We also discuss how the government shutdown impacted the U.S. economy and take a look at a top news story.

The author of a new book spent one year reading and following the advice of several self-help classics to find out the popular publishing genre really can change your life. We talk to her about her experience. We also talk about how to stay safe in the extremely cold weather expected this week.