A writer uses his own experiences with death to examine how our culture and society prepares-- or fails to prepare-- us to handle it. We hear more from the author. We also speak to the DNR's Deer and Elk Ecologist about Wisconsin's first elk hunt and take a look at March For Our Lives events that took place in Wisconsin this weekend.

We break down the $1.3 trillion omnibus bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Friday. Then, after losing her own son to a heroine overdose, one Wisconsin mother has created a group to offer support to other families dealing with addiction. We talk with the mother about her group, Saving Others For Archie (SOFA). We also talk with a former lawmaker about his resolution for potentially arming teachers in a Wisconsin school district.

Although nineteen African American women hold seats in Congress, a new report shows that black women are still underrepresented. We talk with the co-founder of the organization that issued the report. We also talk with a chef who has some ideas for maple syrup cooking outside of the usual pancake plate, and examine a news story.

In the Fall of 2017 the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild published their first issue of their annual print journal. We talk with the editor of the literary journal about its birth. We also recap the state news of the week and take a look at Wisconsin's rainy day fund.

A new book provides expert advice and a framework for adapting a diet that is healthy for your brain. We talk to the author about foods that can help with cognitive performance and delay the onset of Alzheimer's. We also hear more about Wisconsin paper companies' reaction to Canadian paper tariffs and take a look at a news story.

While Milwaukee has tried to reduce crime by implementing solutions proven successful by other cities, the results desired are not appearing. We talk about what has been done in the past to reduce crime in Milwaukee and where the city is going from here. We also listen to a new album by Field Report, a band from Milwaukee, and find out more why Republicans might be worried about fall elections.

A piece by WisContext examines the common notion that FoodShare recipients only need to find a stable job and buy their own groceries. We take a look at if the assistance available is suitable support and if those being supported are doing their part. We also discuss the Week in Washington news and talk about what you need to know about the Austin bombings.

Are there enough similarities among people born in the same decade or two to label them as one group? We talk with a writer who discusses the purpose of having a label for generations. We also hear from a Wisconsin farmer who found joy in collecting antique farm objects while recovering from a back surgery and find out more about what is happening in Wisconsin legislation in the Senate and Assembly.

We look at the controversy surrounding Facebook and a London-based political firm over the alleged misuse of millions of users' personal data. Plus, A new report from the Center for Disease Control found that one in four Wisconsinites binge drink at least once a month, but usually more. We find out more about binge drinking in our state and around the nation. On this first day of spring we find out more about what kind of birds are migrating back to our state.

One Watertown native spent 11 days climbing Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest mountain outside of Asia. We talk with her about her preparation, climbing experience and future climbing plans. We also find out more about a STD cluster in the city of Milwaukee and learn more about what's included in President Trump's opioid policy package.