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A team of researchers have discovered that consumption of something many of us love to eat,chocolate, actually began 1,500 years earlier than we had thought. We talk about that fascinating discovery and more science news. We also hear from the author of a book all about wit--- what it is, how it works, and why we need it.

The Camp Fire in northern California is now on record as the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history. We discuss what causes wildfires, what makes them so devastating and what - if anything - can be done to minimize their risks. Then, we get an update on the Kimberly-Clark tax break bill. And we hear about a new study on Wisconsin's public transit that states we could be doing a lot better to provide transportation to residents.

There have been significant developments over the past day regarding U.S. immigration policy. We discuss the latest in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the Obama-era program known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. We also look at President Donald Trump's move to deny asylum to those caught entering the U.S. illegally. Then, what's billed as a "live rock-and-roll history show" takes place in Madison featuring an LED video wall, live music including a polka hip-hop band and more. We find out how the show will focus on Wisconsin's history and time during World War I. We also talk with author Amy Hanten from "Living With Amy." We hear some go-to slow cooker recipes.

Wauwatosa discovered that not all of its ballots had been accounted for resulting in a belated win in the Assembly race for Democrat Robyn Vining. We hear about this story and other state news on the Wisconsin news roundup. We also hear from a New York Times editor who read through more than 600 letters from men who regretted their past actions toward women. And we talk about what Attorney General Jeff Sessions' resignation means for the Mueller investigation.

A new and mostly untested method of cancer treatment is causing excitement in the medical community. We find out why despite the high hopes for "precision medicine" many patients find high costs a barrier. We discuss what Tony Evers' gubernatorial win could mean for Foxconn. And we hear from writer Gretchen Rubin about finding happiness.

The fourth installment of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's school churn series looks at how virtual charter schools impact student turnover. We learn about the charter schools and how they play into the issue. We also hear from a film preservationist who helped to save one of Harry Houdini's best films from being lost forever. And we get your reaction to the midterm elections.

We take a look at Wisconsin's race-by-race results and we talk with a national expert about election results and nationwide trends.

In 1945, after delivering components of an atomic bomb to a military base in the Pacific, the USS Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese torpedo killing nearly 900 men on board. We hear more about the tragedy from a survivor and historian. We take a look at how much the polls got right or wrong in this election cycle. We also get both a Republican and Democrat reacting to election results.

The Green Bay area might be seeing more rice fields soon as UW-Green Bay moves forward on a project to seed wild rice in hopes of restoring habitats for fish and birds. We hear about where and how rice grows and why it's crucial to some Wisconsin wildlife. Chili peppers add the flavor punch to our dishes, and we learn all about these spicy peppers. And we take a look at a top news story.

A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum states 55 of 72 Wisconsin counties are facing a shortage of psychiatrists, including 20 counties without any practicing psychiatrists. We talk with the Wisconsin Policy Forum about how this can impact mental health disorders that go untreated. We also hear about UW-Milwaukee's unique map collection and Wisconsin's iconic jazz musicians.