Vaccination rates in Wisconsin lag behind other states, especially in vulnerable groups. We talk about a new effort to increase rates in 2018. We also have a conversation with writer Michael Perry and hear about potential costs of having out-of-season produce at the ready all the time.

Sex is at the heart of many of the most divisive political issues of our age, whether it be abortion, same-sex marriage, or transgender rights. We talk with an author who argues that America's religious and political divides are rooted in changing views about sexual morality. We also explore the financial realities of Americans.

We talk about food and recipes to bring to end-of-the-year gatherings, discuss a top news story, and look back on the year's top business stories.

New research has revealed that sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for good health and disease prevention. We find out more about why sleep plays such a key role in our well being. We also examine what Democrats in Wisconsin are doing in light of Democratic victories in states like Virginia, Oklahoma and Alabama.

We take a look at why consumer confidence may be doing well despite many brick and mortar stores facing closures, discuss the best books of the year and we talk about the impact the repeal of the individual mandate might have on health care policy.

We invite the Wisconsin Assembly Minority Leader to talk about the key events of 2017 and look ahead to 2018, we find out how researchers are working to make self-driving cars perform well in snowy conditions, and we look at the best movies of 2017.

We take a look at the biggest news stories in Washington this week. Then we look at why police shootings are up in Wisconsin, and get advice for safe and effective year-end charitable giving.

The Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, covers roughly 9 million low- and middle-income kids. We talk with a guest about the future of CHIP under the new tax bill. We also take a look at the most prominent news stories in the state from the year.

Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You" was the most streamed song on Spotify this year. We talk about what 2017 had to offer in music with our guest. We also reflect on this year's offering of memes and what role they played in our culture. Plus, we look at Wisconsin's year in capitol news.

The concept of folk schools originally comes from Scandinavian culture. We talk with staffers of one of the longest-running folk schools in the state, and of one of the newest. We also hear from a guest who believes exchange programs are needed to bring together people of different cultures and backgrounds in the U.S. Plus we talk about preserving folk culture with a guest who was recently recognized with a lifetime achievement award.