While the government was shutdown several federally funded archives, museums and research centers were closed to the public. We talk to a UW professor who says government shutdowns also limit the American mind. We also learn more about how illegal opioids enter the U.S. market and we discuss a report that shows the number of refugees resettling in Wisconsin has been declining over the last two years.

We hear from a Milwaukee businessman who considers himself to be a STEM-diversity advocate, working to make fields like science and math more approachable and appealing to people of all backgrounds. We also talk with the author of "The Cheesecake Bible" so you can confidently make a cheesecake rich in flavor and creamy in texture. We also take a look at a top news story.

The Department of Agriculture made changes to school lunch standards this year, motivated in part by big ag and large food corporations. We take a look at how big dairy corporations, feeling the hit from slowing milk consumption, are hoping for a school lunch boost. We also get the latest on Milwaukee 's bid for the 2020 Democratic convention and we talk about how toxic behavior from women can influence toxic masculinity.

When you visit the doctor about something that is bothering you, it can be difficult to try to put your pain level on a scale of one to ten. We talk to a doctor about a device she's developing to help measure pain more precisely. We also hear from the Wisconsin filmmaker behind the "Fyre" documentary that follows the failed film festival and we take a look at a top news story.

We dive into the demographics of who shows up at the polls and how race, gender, ethnicity and income level influence turnout. We also take a look at the results of the lastest Marquette University Law School poll on topics including the Evers' adminstration and the government shutdown. We also check-in on a variety of issues that the U.S. Supreme Court has taken action on recently.

Some insurance industry experts say that the GOP's proposed pre-existing conditions bill is bound to fail if pushed forward. We discuss how the insurance industry works and what might change if this bill advances. We also talk about high levels of phosphorous pollution in La Crosse and we take a look at this week's national news.

Usually a technology that's been around for a few years sees a drop in price and becomes more accessible, but that's not the case with internet access in the U.S. We learn why, despite being far beyond the dial-up internet era, many Americans are still without access or unable to afford to be connected. We also discuss Governor Tony Evers' first State of the State address.

Recent elections have seen historic turnouts and changing demographics, so what makes some citizens more likely to head to their local polling place than others? Our guest explores how race, ethnicity and political inequality influence voting numbers.

Does listening to an audiobook offer the same benefits as sitting down to read your way through one? We talk with a reading researcher about how our brain processes each of these formats, and what different benefits they offer. We also take a look at a top news story.

We hear from a youth pastor who says kids today are busier than ever and more stressed about their futures. We also learn about the battle between residents in Central Wisconsin and big ag companies over the water supply. And, we hear about new research that shows pretrial incarceration could have serious negative consequences when it comes to recidivism.