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Gov. Scott Walker says he wants Wisconsin senators to pass a bill by the end of September that would save one of two Kimberly-Clark plants in the Fox Valley from closing. We look at Walker's recent letter to state senators and the reaction to the Foxconn-style proposal. We also learn why the U.S. might be investing more money in infrastructure overseas.Then, a lot of time and money goes into crafting the perfect studio album, but sometimes the live version just hits the listener in a different way and stands out. We talk to a music writer about his take, and we hear from you.

Gov. Scott Walker is urging senators to pass an incentive package by the end of the month that could keep at least one of the two Fox Valley locations of Kimberly-Clark open. We learn the latest details in that and more on the Wisconsin News Roundup. We also hear why swamps, despite their less than glamorous connotations, are very important to our environment. And we hear from UW-Madison students who took a trip to Texas to get real world experience in immigration court.

After his own suicide attempt decades ago, one Wisconsin farmer is choosing to be a mental health advocate for other rural residents. We listen to his story and advice. We also learn more about making food leftovers more exciting on this week's Food Friday. And we get an update on the impact of Hurricane Florence.

When American Girl's book "The Care and Keeping of You" was published 20 years ago, it was an immediate bestseller and the company was overwhelmed with letters from young girls thankful for the book. We talk to the executive editor at American Girl and the author of the guide. We also learn about problems of truancy that some Wisconsin schools are facing and how they're choosing to deal with it. And, we hear why the head of the FDA is calling the teen use of e-cigarettes an epidemic.

Many couples find themselves feeling afraid and uncertain when thinking about whether or not to have children. We talk to a reporter about all the different resources available to help out with this fear-laden decision -- from books to workshops and even inspirational talks. We also hear about the new season of Wisconsin Life from the host and producer and we take a look at a top news story.

The Palestinian Liberation Organization is a group well-known for representing Palestinians in the U.S. The Trump administration has announced its ordered closure. We talk to a national security reporter about what this means and how it fits in the U.S. view on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We also hear about a new competition to prep high school students for the now mandatory civics exam. And, we discuss an opinion writer's piece about why we should respect all workers-- from grocery store baggers to office cleaners.

If you think back to gym class, do you remember it fondly or is it a bit painful? We talk to the researcher behind a new study that has found a correlation between feelings about gym class and our physical activities as adults. We also learn about farmers who want to rent their land to generate income and we take a look at this week's top national news.

It's two months until Election Day. We talk with the editor of WisPolitics about the latest ads and controversies leading up to the big day. We also discuss why Colin Kaepernick's appearance in a Nike ad campaign lead to both support and boycotting from consumers.

The Trump administration plans to roll back an Obama-era rule governing methane air pollution. We discuss what the move would mean for climate change. Then, according to a new report, teens are spending more time online and less time reading books, magazines or newspapers than past generations. We talk to one of the researchers about the new data and what it signifies. We also hear about a Wisconsin group that is helping define what needs to be addressed to help Wisconsinites living with disabilities.

Football has taken some hits lately with critics concerned about head injuries and the long term health consequences. We talk to the author of a new book who makes the case that football still offers tremendous benefits to its players young and old. We also discuss prospects for a new Speaker of the House when Paul Ryan steps down in 2018 and we discuss reports that the C.I.A.'s controversial covert drone program is setting up operations in Africa.