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.

Who better to tell us about surf-inspired food than from the president of the California Surf Museum and publisher of Surfer magazine? We talk to the lifelong surfer about his experiences and surf travel, as well as his favorite foods to eat after a day out on the water. We also learn more about a lawsuit against Northeast Wisconsin Technical College involving a student who was asked to stop handing out valentines she had made inscribed with bible verses and we take a look at a top news story.

Governor Walker posted a series of tweets yesterday urging Tony Evers to weigh in on the topic of NFL players who kneel during the national anthem and dropping his two cents. We discuss that and other Wisconsin-centric news on this week's roundup. We also learn how some campaign finance money may have helped protect the lead paint industry from lawsuits and we talk about the u.s.'s current standings on cyber security.

A UW-Madison program called UniverCity Year is giving students the chance to work on issues of infrastructure and planning facing communities in Dane and Green counties. We talk to the program director to learn more about how this will benefit students and the communities. We also learn how loneliness is a growing problem in older men and we take a look at a top news story.

President Donald Trump is dismissing an op-ed in the New York Times that's said to be written by an anonymous senior administration official and is highly critical of the president. We discuss the Times' defense of its publishing of the piece and the reaction from various politicians and media figures. We also get an update on the ongoing flooding situation across Wisconsin. Plus, a new study published last week has claimed that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is on the rise for America's youth. We talk to a doctor about his experience with the disorder and what's behind the increase. We also talk about why soda consumption has been steadily declining.

Many "destination breweries" in Wisconsin are located in rural areas but not impossibly far from larger cities. We talk about how this model of planning serves the small town economy. We also discuss the latest in the Kavanaugh hearings on Week in Washington and we find out what it means that more Democratic candidates are refusing donations from corporate political action committees.

The U.S. is seeing record high numbers of cases of gonorrhea, Chlamydia and syphilis as of last year. We talk to a doctor about what's driving those numbers and how people can stay safe. We also hear about a Wisconsin program that is making conversations about race and equity more accessible for families using books featuring diverse characters and we talk about the latest case challenging the Affordable Care Act.

As Wisconsin residents prepare for another round of heavy rain, we talk with the state commissioner of insurance about what action people should take if they experience property damage. Then, a Wisconsin photographer has been documenting roadside memorial sites throughout Wisconsin for more than 20 years. Whether it's flowers and a cross at the intersection where a loved one was lost or a decorated bike to remember someone's passing, we find out what the photographer sees in these sites. We also hear from a mental health clinician about what those who are not on the autism spectrum can do to support those that are.

The confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, begins today. We talk to an expert about what issues he's being questioned on and what we're likely to see. We also discuss how the the election of President Trump is affecting this November's ballot.

Wisconsin health officials are again sounding the alarm about synthetic cannabinoids. We discuss the recent spike in hospitalizations due to "fake weed." We also hear from the author of a recent book who says it's not the fault of parents that affording to feed your family, pay childcare and raise kids is so tough these days. Plus, for some families, summer camp is an iconic childhood experience complete with canoeing, campfire songs and new friends. We talk to the CEO of Camp Manito-wish about 100 years of summer camp memories.