Wisconsin was pummeled by an unusually powerful spring snow storm. We'll find out what factors combined to make it happen. Despite educational campaigns and efforts to make it a ticketable offense, more drivers than ever are texting while driving. We find out why it's such a concern. President Trump has been emphasizing the difference that Americans should be feeling from the tax cuts that took effect on January 1. We look at what effects average earners might notice.

Humorist David Sedaris will be in Wausau and Milwaukee this week. He chats with us about the diary he has kept for over 40 years. Climate change is altering the usual distribution of plants, animals, and diseases. We learn how the increased range of ticks could impact human health. And we cover a top news story of the day.

Born in Mexico but growing into adulthood in the Southern U.S., Chef Eddie Hernandez combines his Mexican cooking roots with southern style dishes in the kitchen. We talk to him about his new cookbook. We also explore the importance of music and sound in "2001: The Space Odyssey" as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will air this Sunday, April 15th and will honor the 25th anniversary of several hit songs like "Should've Been a Cowboy" by Toby Keith. We talk about what to expect with a country music expert. We also talk about persistent problems of lead found in pipes and paint and what to be aware of. As usual, we discuss the week's top state news stories in Wisconsin news roundup.

Results from the yearly national math and reading tests for fourth- and eighth-graders reveal that fourth-graders have lost some ground in reading scores. We hear more about the test results and what they might mean for the state. We also talk about high school students with disabilities and whether or not they are given enough encouragement and support to pursue college or other further education options.

An adjunct professor at Northland College recently led an underwater photography program for teenagers as part of a mental health program for at-risk youth. We hear from the professor, who is also an invertebrate biologist and aquatic ecologist, about the unique experience. We also learn more about why the observation tower at Potawatomi State Park must come down, and take a look at Paul Ryan's role in politics so far.

There have been many changes to health insurance in the last year, including where to find it, its requirement, and the agencies offering it. We take a look at the changes with a WisContext contributor. We also review this week's national news stories and take a look at the results of a 2017 state youth risk behavior survey.

A new book explores the depiction of America that is gathered from the consumption of its media-- specifically TV. We talk to the author about the happy-living life found on many hot television shows versus America's reality. We also learn about the Radical Jewelry Makeover project that has been in the works in Wisconsin and will be on display at the UW-Milwaukee Art Gallery beginning Friday, April 13th.

We dive into the legal issues, such as attorney-client privilege,after the FBI raid of President Donald Trump's lawyer's home and office. Then, Graphic Medicine is an emerging field that uses comics and graphic panels to explore experiences such as illness, caregiving, and disability. We talk to a founder in the field about how comics can make health education more engaging by sharing real people's experiences. We also find out more about what keeps Denmark citizens so content.

A vaccine for Ebola is being developed at UW-Madison and is moving into phase one of testing on humans later this year. We talk to a researcher for more information. We also hear more about Grindr, a dating app used by gay men, sharing HIV status and test dates with third party companies and break down the situation in Syria with recent gas attacks.