New research finds that in Wisconsin, white and black children are unequally prepared for kindergarten. We discuss what's behind the gap and whether it figures into disparities in other areas of education. We also talk with a political reporter about some of the biggest national stories of the week.

Puerto Rico is recovering from the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Maria. We find out what residents are dealing with and discuss the response from the White House. We also talk with a guest who says that before being with others, it's important to learn how to be comfortably alone.

Republican senators pulled the plug on the Graham-Cassidy bill, the latest effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. We get the latest on the battle over health care in Washington. Plus, Lake Michigan is home to dozens of shipwrecks, and a new proposal would create a marine sanctuary to help preserve them. We talk about what the plan would change and learn about the history of Great Lakes shipping.

Black bears in Wisconsin are showing up more often outside of their traditional areas. We find out what's causing the spread and what's important to know in case we encounter a black bear. We also talk with an historian about the big picture of race, racism, and civil rights in America today.

In the streaming era, many of us may "binge watch" our favorite shows, but new research shows doing so can lead to poor sleep and more fatigue. We find out about the details of the study. We also talk to an immigration and law expert about the new travel restrictions issued by the Trump administration Sunday night.

At a rally on Friday in Alabama, President Trump called for NFl owners to fire players who take a knee during the anthem. We talk about how owners, coaches, players, and fans responded over the weekend. We also take a look at the voting rates of college students. Those numbers are up nationwide but are down in Wisconsin.

Beer can be used for far more than cooking brats. During Food Friday, we learn how to incorporate our favorite Wisconsin brews into a variety of dishes. We also get the latest on Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference and connections to members of the Trump campaign.

Vetoes for the state budget are in and the constitutionality of the Foxconn incentive package has been called into question. We get the latest on these and other top stories during our state news roundup. We also discuss how to find out how to find purpose, friendly relationships, and happiness in the workplace.

Governor Walker and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers disagree on how to make federal education policies work for Wisconsin. We find out where they stand. Wisconsinites can enjoy hunting without firing a single shot. That's according to our guest, who says that a camera and a notebook is all we really need to capture the thrill of the hunt. And we look into what parts of the state budget Governor Walker is vetoing before giving it a final signature.

A nonpartisan report warned that portions of the Foxconn incentive bill could be unconstitutional. WPR's state capitol reporter shares the details. Left-handers can face a lot of challenges, and even discrimination. We find out why. We also find out why most stay-at-home dads are now choosing to stay home with their children, rather than doing so out of financial necessity.