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A college course called "The History of Your Parents' Generation" approaches history from a local angle, asking students to interview their own parents about historical and cultural events of the time. We hear from the professor who teaches the class about what kind of discoveries students have made. We also hear form two candidates, Douglas La Follette, running for Secretary of State, and Josh Kaul, running for Attorney General.

The campaign for Wisconsin governor is in the home stretch. We look at what Gov. Scott Walker and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers said in their final debate on Friday, and how the two are making their closing arguments ahead of next week's election. We also learn about recent reports that show bad news for insect and invertebrate populations.Some people love a scary movie, while others loathe them. Then, we talk to a horror researcher about the social and biological components that make some of us love to be spooked.

Across the country, data shows that workers and employers are steadily paying more and more for health benefits, and those costs are growing at faster rates than household incomes. We explore nationwide trends and the impact on Americans. On the Wisconsin news roundup, we learn about early voter turnout in the state. We also discuss how much of an impact endorsements by celebrities and well-known politicians have on the political scene.

We aim to serve and eat nice meals, but don't have the time nor energy to spend hours in the kitchen prepping. We hear from celebrated cookbook author Dorie Greenspan about her new cookbook and get some great recipes that are mindful of your time spent in the kitchen. We also hear from Margaret Engebretson, running as a democrat for the 7th Congressional District seat. And we look at new figures showing better-than-expected economic growth in the U.S., and how to square that with volatility in the stock market.

A former Wisconsinite has just finished a 500-mile journey by a combination of biking, kayaking and hiking from St. Croix Falls in Western Wisconsin to Milwaukee. We hear how his "WisconsATHON" went and what it was like to see his home state through a different lens. We take a broader look at the problem of high student turnover rates by exploring nationwide trends. We also discuss how the public handles misleading claims made by candidates and elected officials.

Whether or not you fully believe them, ghost stories are fun to tell and even more fun to hear. We chat with the author of "Haunted Wisconsin" about some of the most haunted places in our state. As part of our series of candidate interviews, we talk with 7th Congressional District candidate Sean Duffy. We also take a look at a top news story.

Political polls and media outlets seem to contribute in creating an us-vs.-them environment. A new report found that we are defined less by our political beliefs than we may realize. We hear from one of the lead authors on that report. We also hear about the Clydesdale horses' visit to Wisconsin. And we take a look at new estimates that say Wisconsin has turned down $1.1 billion in federal money under the Affordable Care Act.

Scientists are racing to save one common household fruit-- the banana-- from the grips of disease and time is ticking. We hear from a reporter about how efforts to scientifically alter the fruit are being met with pushback against genetically modified organisms. We also talk about the top stories in national news. And we hear about a unique type of food festival in the Eau Claire area.

Canadian professor Donna Strickland just won a Nobel Prize in physics, making her only the third woman in the history of the Nobel to win one. We learn what things are working for women in science and what may be holding them back from having their efforts recognized equally. We also hear that while voter turnout is expected to be high, there are still a number of issues voters face when heading to the polls. And we hear from state treasurer candidate Travis Hartwig.

The Trump administration plans to withdraw from a 31-year-old nuclear weapons treaty with Russia after saying the country has violated the agreement. We discuss the significance of the move. Then, each time we elect a president, part of the inaugural process requires the president to vow to uphold and protect the Constitution. We talk to the author who created a guide for committed citizens and future presidential candidates that explains what to know about our country's system of laws to prepare. We also hear from 7th Congressional District candidate Ken Driessen.