What if we forgave all student debt? A recent paper suggests it might be beneficial to the economy. We discuss how that would work. We hear from Democratic U.S. Representative Mark Pocan about his job offer to fired FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. Also, we want to hear from you. Let us know who your favorite fictional heroine is by calling in at 3:16 or leaving us a comment on The Ideas Network Facebook page.

Oklahoma is taking measures to become the first state to use nitrogen gas in executions. We look at how public opinion on the death penalty has changed throughout the years. We find out more about Russian trolls involved in provoking more racial tension in the Sherman Park riots, and we hear about a grant that is providing the supplies needed to produce teaching material on local history in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Known to the music industry as "Bizness Boy," Andre Robertson grew up in Milwaukee and learned the basics of music production from a Playstation Game. We talk about his journey to Los Angeles and the creative process of being a producer. We also take a look at a news story and get new recipes and tips for potluck dishes on Food Friday.

A science reporter has published a new book that explores what studying endangered species can tell us about the world around us and our own world. We talk to the author about his Midwest explorations. We also catch up on the week's Wisconsin news and hear about changing news about Lincoln Hills Juvenile Prison.

While some parts of Eau Claire's present day music scene are well documented, music of the past is less understood. We talk to a UW-Eau Claire instructor heading the effort to document the musical history of the city. We also hear from a Wisconsin mom who is in her 2nd year competing at the international level for ParaTaekwondo, and take a look at Governor Walker's new ideas for school safety.

New research from the National Institute On Retirement Security reveals that 95% of millennials are not saving adequately for retirement. We find out about contributing factors and how that can be changed. We also discuss new U.S. sanctions levied against Russian entities for meddling in the 2016 election and widespread cyber attacks.

A new report reveals that doctors who are banned from practicing or shunned from the medical community in one state can move to another and serve patients on a clean record. We talk to the reporter for more details. We also find out more about why Wisconsin experienced a large drop in refugee admissions in 2017 and discuss key national news stories on Week in Washington.

Students across the country walked out of their classrooms today to demand action on gun control and school safety. We'll find out what went on in Wisconsin. Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking died early Wednesday morning at the age of 76. We speak with an UW-Madison astronomy professor about Hawking's life and legacy. And we hear from two Wisconsin art teachers who make the case for including art in your life, no matter your age.

Thousands of years ago indigenous people were breeding many crops that are now unheard of today. We hear from an paleoethnobotanist who has spent a lot of her time seeking out these lost crops in places around the country. We also find out more about the results of the largest study of fake news ever and the removal of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Dramatically increasing generic drug prices have affected many Wisconsin citizens in the last few years. We talk with a writer of a new bill that would give Wisconsin's Attorney General more power to prevent price gouging by pharmaceutical companies. We also take a peek at the upcoming Milwaukee Brewers season and find out more about the NRA's plan to sue Florida over recent gun control legislation.