If you're the owner of an old home you might be curious to find out more about your house's history. We talk with an expert from the Wisconsin Historical Society about researching the history of a house. We also welcome our director, Mike Crane, on the show to answer your questions, and take a look at a top news story.

The WPR News team has been out in the field learning from Wisconsinites all over what issues and factors are important when casting their vote. We hear more about the project and what they have found. We also hear one theory about why wages have been stagnant for many Americans, and take a look at measures being taken to maximize election security.

Thousands of Milwaukee voters may have to reregister after a routine list update to remove those who have moved or deceased erroneously removed additional voters. We hear more from a reporter. We also look at why some school districts are facing some higher-than-usual stakes referenda on election day, and learn a few new recipes on Food Friday.

Craigslist has removed personal ads from their website in response to a new sex-trafficking law that would hold websites accountable. We learn about how this new law could change the web. We also hear about a project in Milwaukee that is working to preserve the memories and voices of participants in the 1967 and 1968 open housing marches and we review this week's Wisconsin news.

Several writers have expressed their concern about raising kind, caring boys in a society where traditional gender expectations call for tough, stoic men and the men represented in media are often angry. We talk to a professor of applied psychology to learn more. We also hear about inmates in Jackson County who are training service dogs, and get an update about what is happening with special elections and Governor Walker.

Despite the explosion of microbreweries and stocking of craft beer at most grocery stores, only 1 out of 8 Americans are actually drinking it. We hear more about the everlasting popularity of so-called "bland" beer from an expert. We also learn more about the NCAA coming back after scandals of the past year and examine both why we might and might not need a state treasurer position.

The use of reclaimed wood, or wood that is recovered from the deconstruction of old buildings, barns, factories, or mills, is gaining popularity in the state. We find out more about its appeal and how it's being used from a Wiscontext guest. We also review this week's top stories in Washington and hear from one Muslim parent about the experience of raising Muslim kids.

While many parents focus efforts on making the lives of their children as safe as possible, our guest believes putting a little risk in playtime can promote growth. We talk to the guest about what healthy risk might look like. We hear from a Milwaukee filmmaker about his documentary project about 85-year-old scorekeeper for the Milwaukee Buck's, Bob Wanek. We also learn more about the Milwaukee's decision to ban conversion therapy.

We get up to speed on a state Republican proposal to undercut a judge's order that Gov. Scott Walker call elections for two vacant legislative seats. Then, a geographer takes a look at electoral maps in an effort to figure out what makes the most sensible and fair electoral maps. We talk to the reporter behind the piece. Additionally, we ask you for your stories about your first car. You can email them to [email protected] , tweet us at centraltimewpr, or leave a comment on The Ideas Network Facebook page.

A new report by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism take a closer look at winners of the Wisconsin lottery system whose luck seemed to good to be true. We talk to the reporter about what they found. We also hear from a UW-Green Bay professor about why adding security in schools, like guns for teachers, might not help the situation. We also find out more about a firefighter training facility that produces chemicals that may be harming the Green Bay.