More than half of the U.S. Forest Service's budget is being used to fight wildfires across the nation. We talk to an expert about why costs are rising and why it seems we're seeing more fires than ever. We also discuss Wisconsin's voting systems and talk with gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers. This marks the first of candidate interviews that you will hear throughout the next two weeks.

Thursday was the second and final deadline for the Trump administration to coordinate family reunification for immigrant families. We find out how many families have been reunited and what is left to be done. We also talk about delicious and fun platters you can make for friends and family on Food Friday and we discuss a new study that finds water on mars.

Governor Walker has promised to extend the tuition freeze for in-state UW undergraduate students for the next four years if reelected. We discuss that and other state news on Wisconsin News roundup. We also learn how low unemployment rates are affecting employers looking to hire and we discuss the white house's declaration that the war on poverty is over.

Drive down any back road in small town America and you're sure to find a few crumbling structures of the past. We talk to a photographer who's traveled all over the country, including Wisconsin, photographing relics of the past like old barns, gas stations and advertising. We also discuss how tariff relief plays into international trade agreements and hear from candidate for the Lieutenant Governor, Kurt Kober.

In the world of tv and film, many shows with a largely black cast like "Atlanta" or "Get Out" use elements of fantasy or satire to bring attention to a subject. We talk to our guest about the use of this new black surrealism. We also discuss whether or not our education system is providing its students with enough history and constructive tools to participate in our civic society smartly and we take a look at the challenges facing an $100 million incentive package for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

A Wiscontext reporter shares what lawyers representing immigrants detained in two county jails in Wisconsin had to say about the holding. On Week in Washington we talk about President Trump's proposal to aid farmers who have been hit by tariffs and we learn about a new technology that converts air to gasoline.

An archive holding records spanning the last 100 years of history for the School Sisters of Notre Dame opened in Milwaukee earlier this year. We talk to the archivist about the perseverance and legacy of the sisters who made education more accessible for women all across the nation and are still active today. We also talk with a journalist about what she believes is missing from the way media coveres controversial topics and we hear the first candidate interview for Wisconsin's Lieutenant Governor position.

While the behaviors and mannerisms of people on the autism spectrum often lead other's to believe they are not interested in other people or are disengaged from a conversation, in most cases that is a false conclusion. We talk to a UW-Health clinician about her experience working with those on the spectrum and discuss what those not on the spectrum can do to make the effort towards a relationship. We also discuss why keeping a journal can be good for processing, memory and mood and we discuss mental health services for students as state agencies move to increase funding.

A new study from UW-Madison looks at how growing polarization in Wisconsin's media including political advertising, social media, and local news sources affect its citizens' media consumption behavior and attitudes. We talk to the principal investigator about the study. We also learn more about 3D-printed weapons and their legality.

Over the last 20 years, the monarch population in the eastern part of the U.S. has seen drastic drops. We find out how groups throughout Wisconsin are joining together to help save the population in our state. We also take a look at why comedy movies have seemed to fall flat lately and we look at why the state Elections Commission still hasn't filled six positions aimed at increasing security ahead of the August primaries.