Wisconsin is part of a nationwide effort to boost conditions for home care workers and senior citizens through a cooperative model. Two participants in the program share the details. We also discuss the top national news of the week, including ongoing relief efforts for those displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

Pre-Kindergarten education is becoming more popular, but quality between programs can differ significantly. Our guest shares what makes a pre-K education great and whether we can make it available to all families. We also get an update on the budget and transportation deal passed by the state's Joint Finance Committee yesterday. Plus, we learn why experts are classifying the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey as a "thousand year flood."

North Korea conducted another nuclear test this weekend, allegedly detonating a hydrogen bomb. We discuss how the Trump Administration is responding. State lawmakers have proposed a tax on hybrid vehicles to remedy the funding shortfall for the transportation budget. A former Madison mayor is with us to share why he thinks the plan is ineffective. We also discuss reports that the Trump Administration is considering a reduction in visas for U.S. cultural and work exchange programs.

A recent report from the Department of Justice said that relations between the Milwaukee Police Department and the city are deteriorating. The president of Milwaukee's NAACP chapter is with us to share his reaction. President Trump announced plans to end the DACA program, which provided some amnesty to people brought into the U.S. illegally as children. We discuss the impact it would have on the economy and the Trump Administration. We also talk with a Wisconsin farmer about a new trend of hosting pizza nights that showcase ingredients grown on site.

A Wisconsin think tank has released its latest "State of Working Wisconsin" report. We find out how employment and labor trended in the past year. The head coach of the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team was recently selected to coach the U.S. squad at the Olympics. He joins us to share Olympic memories and his hopes for 2018. We also discuss the ethics of pet ownership amidst growing research on the emotional lives of animals.

Labor Day is an occasion to celebrate American workers and many of the hard-fought gains of labor unions. Our guest discusses the power of unions today and how they fit into the economy. Neurosurgeon Ben Carson seemed an unlikely choice to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development. We look at what's happened at the department during his tenure so far. We also discuss the rising cost of caring for senior citizens and what can be done to help those struggling to pay.

A new, online project maps the human cost of the opioid epidemic by letting people share stories of loved ones they've lost. The project's creator talks about his goals for the site. We also discuss President Trump's plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which protects children brought to the U.S. illegally. Grilled seafood can be delicious but intimidating to prepare. During Food Friday, we learn the simplest ways to grill and serve our favorite fish.

The superintendent of the troubled youth detention center at Lincoln Hills stepped down this week. We hear what's next for the facility, and check in on other top stories, during our state news roundup. With special counsel Robert Mueller reportedly working with New York's attorney general on his probe into Russian campaign interference, we get an update on where the investigation stands. We also learn about the growing practice of farmers training dogs to protect livestock. We also check in on Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke's abrupt resignation yesterday.

A report from the Department of Justice shows that trust between the Milwaukee Police Department and the community has been damaged. We find out what's contributing to the trend. Should those living in Wisconsin be concerned about the possibility of earthquakes? We talk with a science writer who thinks that the entire U.S. could encounter quakes and that taking preventative measures can save lives in the future. We also learn what the Cassini spacecraft discovered about Saturn, as its mission comes to a close. A top news headline get a closer look as well.

A group of retired scientists and conservationists are taking it upon themselves to engage the public in ways they think the state DNR is no longer willing to do. We talk to the organizers of "Wisconsin's Green Fire" about how they plan to influence environmental issues. President Trump has said repeatedly that Congress should eliminate the 60-vote requirement to end a filibuster. A congressional reporter is with us to discuss the implications. We also look at the President's plan for tax reform and how it could fare in Congress.