A non-partisan tax research group says that Wisconsin's low unemployment rate masks the struggles many counties in the state are still going through. We look at the factors that are holding certain areas back. We also check in on the top national news stories of the week with a Washington political reporter.

We can use psychological science to improve our daily lives, achieve our goals, and become happier. That's according to a Wisconsin psychologist, who joins us to outline a three-step plan we can try out ourselves. We also talk with a photographer that's capturing some of the historic, and often secret, places around Eau Claire. Plus, a look at the Senate's rollback of a new rule that would have made it easier to sue your bank over financial disputes.

Those of us who use eye drops have likely experienced wasted medication running down our cheek. We find out why some manufacturers are intentionally making drops too large and how that cost is passed on to consumers. A guest shares why she thinks the key to raising an empowered girl is letting her be funny. We also look at the latest incidents at the state's troubled youth prison.

Affordable housing for lower and middle class people is a challenging issue for cities across the United States. We discuss where housing trends are headed and look at approaches different areas are taking to provide options for everyone. We also cover the release of the 2017 Race For Result report, which includes a look at racial racial disparity for children’s well-being in Wisconsin and the country.

A new report shows that despite a campaign to limit fraud and misuse of resources in Wisconsin, the state has become less willing to protect whistleblowers. We find out about the important role that whistleblowers play in catching fraud and how protections for them have eroded. We discuss the significance of the U.S. preparing for the possibility of putting its nuclear bombers on 24-hour alert for the first time since the Cold War. We also find out about the best places in Wisconsin to enjoy the state's tastiest beers.

State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called out Republican Senators that struck a budget deal with Governor Walker as "terrorists," setting off a wave of criticism. We hear about the controversy. Scientists are warning that airplane turbulence could soon get three times worse due to global warming. We discuss the connection and the challenges it could present for air travelers. And an author talks about how understanding the four major tendencies of people can help us understand ourselves better and lead a more productive life.

New research shows that areas of farmland can benefit from including small prairie areas. We find out how the natural parts of the land help out. For Food Friday, we're cooking with tahini! Our in-house foodie shares some recipes she's been creating with tahini, and we take your suggestions as well. Plus, we look at overcrowding in Wisconsin prisons, and what possible fixes are on the table.

More than 400 couples will soon take part in a clinical trial offering hormonal birth control for men. We discuss whether this new push for male birth control could be the one to finally gain traction. During our Wisconsin news roundup, we check in on the top state stories of the week. Plus, one of today's top news stories.

For years, scientists have been warning of sharp declines in the honeybee population, but finding answers for the drop off has been difficult. An expert shares some of the reasons for their plight and looks at efforts to save honeybees around the world. We also find out what a study on commuting in Wisconsin reveals about the state's economy and social web. Plus, a look at financial transactions between UW colleges and their respective foundations

A bill in the Wisconsin legislature would change the way agricultural cooperatives are allowed to operate. We talk with an opponent and supporter of the bill about how they think it would change agriculture in the state.We also hear from a guest who says men are largely complicit in a culture that allows sexual assault to go unpunished, but can also step up to help prevent it.