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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir met for their second debate of the campaign Saturday evening in Wausau. We look at what the two Senate candidates had to say about health care, immigration and other issues facing the nation. Then, we frequently hear the phrases "the American dream" and "America first" used in conversations, political and otherwise. They have been part of America's vocabulary for decades. We hear how the meanings have changed over the years and what that means for us now. We also hear from the author of a new creativity guide for kids.

The U.S. Postal Service is proposing its largest price hike since 1991. This time, it's targeting the Forever Stamp. We hear how the potential five-cent price hike could help out the Postal Service, and what the hike would mean for consumers. We also hear how tobacco companies have targeted Milwaukee's largely minority neighborhoods. And we take a look at a new CDC study that shows the number of Wisconsin kindergartners being exempted from vaccinations is above the national average.

Superstitions and fears surrounding caskets and burial processes have existed for a long time. Some caskets were once equipped with inventive ways to alert the cemetery caretaker if a person had been buried alive. We talk about some of the strange and fascinating facts as we approach the spooky season. We discuss relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Also, hear how the once classic soda company, Jolly Good, might be making a comeback on Wisconsin News Roundup.

Fresh mushrooms are a great addition to many dishes. But growing your own fungi could make recipes even more rewarding. We hear from an expert about different tactics for growing mushrooms on your own. We also talk about how to cook all different types of fish without being intimidated. And we'll talk about how to make sense of polls that show different results.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Alzheimer's cases in America will likely triple by 2060. We find out what's leading to this prediction and some preventive treatment for the disease. We also learn about a dance performance in Madison this weekend that will exclusively feature women over age 50. And we get a state flooding update on the hardest hit areas.

Millennials have been blamed for "killing" lots of things. But now they're being credited as the saviors of something -- marriage. We learn about how divorce rates are declining, but the reasons are nuanced. We also explore the quirkiest mascots and team names for Wisconsin schools. And we take a look at a top news story.

A new study that surveyed adolescents finds that 79 percent of youth say sexism is a big problem or somewhat of a problem. We hear what the new gender rules are from our guest. We also learn about Wisconsin's rising costs of unpaid medical bills and find out what the latest Marquette poll brings.

A UW-Madison researcher used software to assess the late summer storm damage and water levels in the Dane County area. We talk about what this year's rain could signify for future rainfall and the Yahara Watershed. We also hear about this week's top news stories on Week in Washington and we hear from a reporter who asked Americans to tell her about their loneliest times.

While Wisconsin high school graduates are increasingly diverse, the breakdown of students graduating from UW System campuses still demonstrates disparities between white and racial minorities. We talk with a UW-Madison group that would like for higher education opportunities to be more accessible to other racial and ethnic minorities. We also learn more about the New York Tax Department investigation into President Trump's taxes after allegations were made against the president and his family claiming their fortune was created, at times, through fraudulent means.

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2017 statistics revealed that for the first time there are more children -- birth to age 9 -- who are minorities than who are white. We talk about this and other statistical trend lines with a researcher. We also learn about new discoveries about the evolution of life. And we take a look at a top news story.