Congress went on recess for the holiday without having passed a new health care bill, and the White House asked states to hand over their voter rolls. We discuss these stories and more during our weekly checkup on the biggest political news from Washington. And we learn about a UW-Madison lab that is studying how we act on bias about others, and how to rewire our thinking.

In 1970, there were nearly twice as many teens working summer jobs as there are today. We explore why the summer job market for teenagers has changed so drastically. Also, we learn about mosses that were rediscovered in a Wisconsin herbarium, and what they can tell us about our state's environment. We talk to a foreign policy expert about North Korea's successful long-range missile test and how the U.S. might respond.

New research shows that save for Israel and Russia, countries around the world have a negative opinion of President Trump. We talk with a guest about whether or not that really matters. A writer also shares why women are flocking from traditional medicine to the booming wellness industry, from oxygen bars to sound baths.

Happy Independence Day! We celebrate by learning about the science happening inside fireworks from a UW-Madison chemistry professor. WPR newscaster and resident historian Brady Carlson also shares stories about the deaths and afterlives of U.S. presidents. And we find out why a representative from Wisconsin wants to cancel Congress's August recess.

Research shows that girls are outperforming boys in school, but there can be a complicated downside for girls who excel. A guest talks about what can happen when girls strive for academic excellence. We also learn about the history of African-American settlement in northeastern Wisconsin. Plus, a look back at the very first Tour de France bicycle race, over 100 years ago.

Larry Meiller has spent 50 years on the airwaves in Wisconsin, and is in the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association's Hall of Fame. He looks back on his career and what he's enjoyed most about a life in public radio. America has a long history as in incubator of new inventions. We hear about our long history of exciting innovation.

Today marks the deadline for passing a state budget, with Republicans still deadlocked on several issues. During our Wisconsin news roundup, we hear what will happen to state funding, and also discuss a state Supreme Court decision limiting public access to their meetings. Plus, a guest shares how U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle can help prevent political violence. We also check in with Milwaukee pop-soul singer Lex Allen ahead of his performance at Summerfest.

A global watchdog group confirmed that sarin gas was use during an April attack on Syrian citizens. We hear how the findings could affect U.S. policy toward the Assad regime. A perceived divide between Milwaukee and Madison and the rest of Wisconsin has been a political talking point for years, and is now affecting talks about the next Democratic candidate for Governor. We talk with a guest who says a candidate's energy and message, not their hometown, is what matters. We also learn about cooking Pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup.

A retracted story from CNN led to the resignation of three reporters and more criticisms of the media from the White House. We discuss how accuracy and accountability is figuring into politics and news reporting in the Trump Era. Plus, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan gives us an update on what's happening on the floor of Congress. And details on a fresh cyber attack making the rounds on the Internet and affecting global businesses.

The lumberjack camps of 19th and early 20th Century Wisconsin produced more than timber. They were also wellsprings of unique music. A researcher shares some of the most interesting lumberjack tunes he's discovered. New numbers show that half of Americans spend their entire paycheck, or more, after receiving it. We hear where the money is going and what it means for the economy. We also learn about UW's new method of researching fungi that could speed up the discovery of new medicines.