While big politicians and economists suggest the fix for struggling smaller communities is to simply move the people to larger, thriving cities, not everyone agrees. We learn why small cites deserve to be defended. We also look at intriguing parallels between the year 1968 and 2018. We also break down President Trump's plan to address the nation's aging infrastructure.

A new book examines the intricacies of women and friendship. We talk with the author about her diverse interviewees and what she's learned about how women make friends. We also discuss the latest in the science world and take a look at Bucky's Tuition Promise, a University of Wisconsin-Madison program that would cover four years of tuition and segregated fees for incoming Wisconsin students whose families make $56,000 or less a year.

19-year-old Ben Loomis, born and raised in Eau Claire, is making his debut at the winter Olympics as a Nordic combined skier. We talk to him about his journey. We also review the state's pressing news stories this week and explore how political communication is changing.

A new cookbook aims to combine elevated flavors with cooking basics. We talk with the author about her recipes that are not too plain, but not painfully elaborate with a focus on recipes using legumes. We find out how to empower girls to be funny, and why it's important. Then, we break down the spending plan passed early this morning by Congress.

Since 1985, the state of Wisconsin has paid hunters for dogs that are killed by wolves. We talk with one senator who has proposed a bill to end this. We also chat with another Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate and take a look at the details of President Trump's military parade proposition.

We talk to author Johann Hari on the exploration and reflection of his own experience with depression, starting with his first antidepressant at 18, and part a critical examination of expertise, research and studies all about the modern treatment of depression. We discuss his drive to write the book and what he's learned. We also hear from one man who read all of the latest books released related to memory-- practices and exercises to improve memory ability, memoirs on memory loss, dealing with dementia and more.

A pediatrician wrote a book about the connection between childhood stress and future ill health. We talk to her about what she's seen in her practice and what she's found in her research. We also interview Tim Burns, one of three candidates for Supreme Court of Wisconsin, and we talk to one third grader about her new 36-page book called "My Friend Linkin".

UW-Madison conducted a study to find out more about what attracts and keeps young people in non-urban communities. We find out what's actually working in some cities and towns around the state. We also discuss the top news around the nation on Week in Washington.

We chat with one of three candidates in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, as part of our candidate forum this week. Plus, we ask how sports organizations can stay accountable to athletes experiencing sexual abuse.

Some people can't resist a good pun, and some people can't resist groaning when they hear one. We explain what's going on in our brains when we hear and make puns. We also take a look at the unfolding case of Madison's alt weekly paper, Isthmus , suing Madison police over a records request that is now over 13 months old and yet to be delivered.