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The animal rights debate tends to be a polarized one with extreme sides, but the author of a new book suggests it doesn't have to be. We talk the law professor about making ethical decisions that balance the interests of animals and the interests of humans. We also look at the threats posed by autonomous cyber weapons. Plus, we find out what the federal government's approval of a reinsurance wavier in Wisconsin means for health care.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you've ever doubted whether an item is recyclable but tossed it in the recycling bin anyway, you might be a bit of an aspirational recycler. We talk to a reporter about some common recycling mistakes and about whether recycling is still making a difference. We also discuss a UW study that has been looking at how rising sea levels could affect internet lines, and we talk about a poll that gauged if people felt they had ever experienced voter suppression.