Earlier this year, reporting uncovered dangerous working conditions at three barrel recycling plants in the Milwaukee area. We find out where inspections stand and why some elected officials are demanding more action. We also check in on the top political stories of the week, including a group of high-profile CEOs resigning from the presidential business council.

Much of the freedom and liberty we enjoy in our everyday lives disappears when we enter the workplace. That's according to the author of "Private Government," who joins us to talk about the rights we give up for a job. We also talk about a new study that shows e-visits trigger more in-office visits for patients. We also talk to a state capitol reporter about how Wisconsin schools are gearing up for a new school year without knowing what their funding will be, as state lawmakers have yet to pass a new budget.

Yesterday, a state Assembly committee voted to advance the incentive package for Foxconn's proposed manufacturing plant. We find out about the next steps and the reservations of some lawmakers. President Trump has been under scrutiny for his words in the wake of the deadly attack on demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia this week. An historian joins us to look at how other presidents have dealt with racially charged issues and the legacy of the Civil War. We also hear why a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could make it harder to prove age discrimination in the workplace.

During last year's protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline, Native American demonstrators led the movement to protect the area's water source. We look at the future of environmental advocacy and why Native Americans activists are likely to be key players. We also talk with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on the lack of Medicaid expansion in Wisconsin and why he says the state should accept more federal money. Plus, with nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran in the news, we discuss the balance of nuclear weapons in the 21st century.

This weekend, white nationalist demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia turned deadly when a young man drove a car into a crowd of counter-protestors. We talk about the attack and what led up to it. We also hear from two WPR reporters about Wisconsin rallies to show solidarity with the victims. Plus, we look into the science of being left-handed and why a stigma against left-handedness still persists in parts of the world.

This weekend's deadly attack by a white nationalist in Charlottesville was a reminder that race remains a divisive issue in America. We discuss the attack in the context of the racial and political issues America is still grappling with. We also hear how Medicaid expansion reduced reliance on federal income aid, and what could happen as health care moves into an uncertain future.

Some areas have jobs without workers, other places have workers without jobs. An economist talks with us about why fewer Americans are moving for work. For Food Friday, we find out how to make Mexican ice cream and the great dishes we can create with it. We also examine how uncertainty about the Affordable Care Act is affecting the health insurance market as a new enrollment period begins.

A dairy lobby sued the state this week over regulations on concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. We look into their case and check in on other top stories from around the state. From Les Paul to Clyde Stubblefield, plenty of famous musicians have called Wisconsin home. A music writer runs down his list of the most influential. We also hear about a controversial memo sent to Google employees and ask how pervasive sexism is in the tech industry.

After President Trump continued his threats to North Korea today, we talk to a national security expert about the chances of the U.S. launching a nuclear attack against North Korea. As Kathleen Dunn bids farewell to the airwaves, we welcome 1A to the Ideas Network. Host Joshua Johnson talks with us about the issues we can expect to hear on the program and what he thinks about debating in such polarized times. We hear why the secret to being happier at work may be to care a little bit less.

A new study showed elevated levels of ozone in the Sheboygan area. We talk to a scientist about the findings and what they mean for the area. A guest also discusses why so many women report being bullied by other women in the workplace. Research suggests the answer may be found in work conditions. We also learn about a new law, the REINS Act, which limits agencies' regulatory power.