A new web project aims to capture the success of black community members in the city of Milwaukee through short videos. We talk with one of the organizers. We also take a look at what effect common romance plots in pop culture have on our understanding of sexual harassment and learn more about dental care in our state.

A new book called "We The Corporations" examines the over two-hundred year battle of corporate personhood and the road to political power. We also get suggestions from a doctor about getting the most out of your visits. And, we look at what Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett had to say in his annual 'State of the City' speech.

We take a look at a few key stories in Wisconsin news this week. We also discuss an under-the-radar news story.

This week on Food Friday we learn about Korean food and how to make the savory, sweet, salty, and spicy flavors accessible in your kitchen. We also take a look at new information in a class action lawsuit the ACLU of Wisconsin brought against the city of Milwaukee over racial profiling.

Billy Graham passed away at the age of 99 this week. He's been called one of the most influential preachers of the 20th century. We talk about the impact he's had on American's religious beliefs with our guest. We also hear about one Milwaukee Native who has won a Sundance Festival Award for her documentary.

Ever since viewing "The Lion King" in theaters two decades ago, one sociolinguist has been analyzing language patterns in animated kids' shows. We talk with the sociolinguist about his work in exploring if and why a pattern of using foreign accents to represent the villains or "bad guys" exists. We also discuss the "straw" gun legislation and take a deeper look at recent legislation as a whole.

Grant Barrett, co-host on the program A Way With Words, talks about compound rhymes common and unfamiliar like 'shake and bake', 'meet and greet' or 'weed and feed'. We also talk with one WPR reporter about the results of the primary election.

Special elections in Wisconsin don't always get a lot of attention, but they play an important role in democracy. We learn more about the history of these elections in Wisconsin, and why some seats stay vacant longer than others. We also take a look President Trump's call to ban bump stocks, devices that increase the rate of fire for certain guns.

New reporting reveals that African Americans and Latinos are disproportionately denied mortgage loan compared to white applicants. We talk about how denial of loans feeds into gentrification and perpetuated racism with our guest. We also examine whether equal access can be established in bike share programs across the country, and we learn about a UW study seeking to find out more about how fish oil supplements can slow the onset of Alzheimer's in veterans at risk.

Expectant mothers receive a lot of attention in the months prior to birth. But what kind of help does the mother get after leaving the hospital? We talk with a guest who believes the United States fails to establish a system of support for new mothers. We also talk with an advocate for a so-called "gun violence restraining order" law in Wisconsin.