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A plan to de-list the gray wolf had advanced to the U.S. Senate. We discuss how the bill would work and what its chances are of making it to President Donald Trump's desk. We also take a look at the FDA's new proposal to place restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes and menthol. Then, despite the massive size of the recycling industry, we still only recycle a little more than one third of our nation's waste. We talk to the author of a new book about the worldwide recycling chain and how big changes are shaking the system.

The National Toy Hall Of Fame already includes classics like the Big Wheel, Easy-Bake Oven, Lincoln Logs, View Master and more , but this year brings three more toys to be inducted. We hear about the toys, including one being inducted after seven years as a finalist. We also hear from Sgt. Vegan about how to survive the holiday season on a vegan diet. And we discuss why national infant mortality rates have remained basically unchanged since 2011.

A Milwaukee alderman has put forward a proposal that would require newly-constructed, small residential projects to have solar-powered energy systems. We hear more about costs and potential energy savings. We also learn about some great recipes when cooking for two on Food Friday. And we take a look at the incentive packages Foxconn and Amazon received.

While less than half of Americans have landlines, walk into nearly any office and most employees will have a clunky desk phone they may not know how to operate. We discuss why, in the age of tech, landlines prevail in the workplace. We also hear about UW-Stevens Point's new plan to cut six majors, a reduced number than the previous plan. On the Wisconsin news roundup, we explore the Kimberly-Clark incentives bill from an Outagamie County perspective.

Thriving cities are walkable. The author of a new book offers concrete steps cities can take to be more pedestrian friendly. We also discuss whether citizen engagement and strong attendance at public meetings benefit policymaking. And we take a look at a top news story.

When you think of Thanksgiving meals, the turkey might be the first thing that comes to mind. But not everyone thinks turkey is the main attraction, or even a requirement. We talk about the role of turkey gracing the Thanksgiving table. We also take a dive into the history of presidents and the media.

Whether you're a seasonal tea drinker or like it for every occasion, you might find something new from our tea expert. We hear about loose leaf tea and the different blends on the market. We also take a look at the latest news inside the Beltway on Week In Washington. And we hear from NPR's award-winning legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg on the legacy of retired Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Sandra Day O'Connor.

A Milwaukee school is proving that not every school bus requires wheels with the concept of a "walking bus." We find out about the idea and how it encourages better attendance among its elementary school students. We also talk to a travel writer and former "Frugal Travel" columnist for the New York Times about how to have a good time on vacation without relying on Yelp and TripAdvisor. And we discuss the first DNA matches announced from what was a backlog of thousands of untested sexual assault kits.

We get the latest on the investigation into a photograph showing male students from Baraboo High School giving an apparent Nazi salute. Then, do you dip your chip in twice at parties? What about at home with the family? Two scientists explored some common food rules and practices in their new book, like sharing a spoon of cookie dough with a friend or blowing out candles on a birthday cake, and share their results. We also hear from a reporter about her experiences trying to cut back on social media use.

In 1998, a UW-Madison developmental biologist and his lab created the first laboratory-derived embryonic stem cells that were later used around the world to test drugs, develop treatments and form the basis for further research. We take a look at the stem cell research world as it rounds 20 years. We also take a closer look at gun violence data.