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New investigative reporting from NPR and Frontline explores how a severe form of black lung disease has affected thousands of coal miners in the Appalachia area. We learn how the industry failed to protect its miners. We also hear why, despite nationwide headlines dubbing 2018 the 'year of the woman', Wisconsin's political scene did not see the same results. And, we take a listen to some of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech he delivered at the UW-Madison Campus in 1965.

We talk to the author of a new cookbook about recipes to feed and comfort people around you, in good and bad times. We also learn more about the bipartisan legislative taskforce's call for increased school funding after hearing from parents and teachers around the state. We also cover a top news story.

Gannett, a company that publishes several online and print newspapers in the state, has received a $1.36 billion buyout bid from a hedge-fund backed media group. We talk about the likelihood of Gannett accepting the offer, and how that could change the state's media landscape. We also learn about farming hemp in Wisconsin and take a look at the top state news stories.

Moments that once were personal, noteworthy events have become opportunities to throw big get togethers. We talk about why gender reveal parties, post-wedding receptions and elaborate proposals are becoming new traditions. We also take a look at a top news story.

Five years ago, Reverend Alex Gee published his article 'Justified Anger' in a Madison newspaper, starting a community-wide conversation about equality and race in the community. We check in with him to see how far Madison has come and what he hopes for the future. We also discuss the Republican-backed pre-existing conditions bill and Gov. Evers interest in a Medicare expansion.

William Barr, President Trump's nominee to be the next attorney general, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for confirmation. We talk about the highlights of the hearings and other top national news on the Week in Washington. We also hear about what makes Wisconsin's state trunk highway system unique and suitable for spontaneous, short road trips.

A newly-opened cafe and waffle bar in the Chippewa Valley area is cooking up delicious breakfast and donating 100 percent of their profit to support local families experiencing housing insecurity. We find out the full story from the cafe's owner. We also hear from the author of a new book who says we never really know if our parenting methods are the "right" ones, and we discuss a report that says the use of pepper spray and solitary confinement are continuing at Wisconsin's youth prisons.

A former Wisconsinite has set out to capture the spirit of Wisconsin through ubiquitous bar signs. We learn how the iconic Pabst Blue Ribbon and other vintage bar signage became a project for the Duluth resident. We also learn what changes have been made to the American Psychological Association's guidelines for treating men and boys, and discuss a top news story.

The WIAA has written a column directed towards parents of athletes, asking them to give referees a break and quit the yelling. We talk with a guest who has experience as a referee about the wider reaching effects of this negative parental behavior. We also discuss a top news story in greater detail.

We're seeing record-low unemployment rates in today's economy, but many older adults still face challenges finding suitable employment. We talk about why the job market is still tough on older workers. We also take a look at some of the latest news in science and discuss a series of new developments in the Trump-Russia probe.