A new report finds that opioid deaths are likely to be far more numerous than what official numbers from the states report. A doctor shares what's behind the discrepancy and what the numbers look like in Wisconsin. We also discuss the top political stories of the week, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's criticism of President Trump.

History's radical movements may get the most attention, but our guest says that conservative politics have just as much influence. He talks with us about how conservatives have helped to stabilize democracies over time. Tensions are on the rise between the U.S. and North Korea, with President Trump promising "fire and fury" in Pyongyang continues to threaten the U.S. We discuss the latest developments. We also hear about one of the country's largest geocaching events happening this weekend in West Bend.

People define "American" in a lot of different ways, from citizenship, to religion and language. We hear about a new survey that finds a surprising amount of agreement on what it means to be an American. Five German police officers are currently spending time in Altoona, Wisconsin as part of an international officer exchange program. We find out what both sides are hoping to learn. Plus, we get an update on where state budget negotiations stand, with a spending plan more than a month overdue.

A draft of a government report on climate change has been released by the New York Times, and the evidence identifies human activity as the cause. We discuss the details and political implications. Proposed cuts from the Trump administration could limit the reporting and oversight of sexual assaults on college campuses. We talk about how survivors of sexual assault will fare under Trump. Also, a guest shares how we can use the principles of design to live a happier life.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to file a lawsuit against President Trump's Department of Justice for its policy on sanctuary cities. A legal expert will tell us how cities are fighting the Trump administration in immigration policies. To learn about the people and animals of the past, researchers are increasingly looking at proteins rather than bones or DNA. A science writer shares why proteins are so packed with information, and updates us on some other exciting science news. During Mondays with Mike, WPR's Associate Director talks about upcoming program changes and takes your questions and comments.

Frac sand mines in Texas are on the rise and creating stiff competition for Wisconsin operations. A WPR reporter joins us to discuss industry trends and what they mean for frac sand mining in Wisconsin. We also hear how the incentives being offered to technology manufacturer Foxconn would affect the Great Lakes Compact, an agreement made to regulate the use of water from the lakes. After the failure of health care legislation, President Trump and Paul Ryan are trying to re-energize the Republican base. We look at the issues they're pushing and whether they can gain traction in Congress.

A grand jury has been impaneled by special counsel Robert Mueller, in the investigation into possible ties between the president and Russia. We get the details. President Trump's infrastructure proposal includes $800 billion of private investment. We explore why Wall Street firms already have billions invested in roads and utilities and discuss the concerns it raises. And, food at the state and county fair is a yearly treat, but it's possible to make at home! Our guest shares tips on recreating some of our favorite indulgences.

Health insurance company Moline announced it will pull out of the Wisconsin marketplace set up through the Affordable Care Act next year. We get the details on the decision and check in on other top Wisconsin stories from the week. As President Trump departs for a 17-day vacation, we learn about the history of presidential vacations and what happens when the President is on break. We also learn about a bipartisan effort in the state capital to improve care for those suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.

Hard work and steady saving are meant to be tickets to success in America, but many families are finding that isn't enough. We hear about a project that brings together the financial diaries of over two hundred low and middle-income families as they navigate one year of life. The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time high this week, something President Trump hailed as a victory. We talk about the new record and how the stock market affects the majority of Americans.

Among the nation's biggest companies, there are few female CEOs to be found. Our guest talks about the barriers women can face as they climb the corporate ladder. A WPR reporter shares the latest news on the Foxconn manufacturing plant coming to Wisconsin and the incentive package lawmakers are diving into. We look into the sanctions on Russia that President Trump recently approved, but criticized Congress for. We also hear about African-American women advocating for equal pay in the workplace.