President Trump has voiced a willingness to meet with the controversial leaders of North Korea and the Philippines, and Secretary of State Tillerson has said human rights will be a lower priority in foreign policy. We discuss how a revised relationship with human rights will affect the United States abroad. Morel mushrooms are finally popping up in stores and markets. We find out how to forage for the rare fungi and prepare them once they're found. Plus, after outcry from Democrats, we find out how Republicans in Congress are responding to President Trump's decision to fire FBI director James Comey.

Wisconsin counties are sending more children out of state for court-ordered treatment. We speak with a local reporter who covered the news. We also recap the biggest national stories of the week, including the proposed reintroduction of mandatory minimum sentencing for drug offenses, and the firing of FBI Director James Comey. And a new poll finds more people are interested in seeing community policing become the norm. We'll get the details.

After major conservative victories at the national and state levels in 2016, some commentators said a rise of the "religious left" was a probable response. Our guest is a religious researcher who thinks that's highly unlikely. We also talk with a Wisconsin animator behind the Emmy-winning Netflix show "Ask The Storybots." Plus, we talk to a former federal prosecutor about the news that the Trump administration fired FBI Director James Comey.

Improving relations between communities and their police forces has been a key issue in the wake of incidents of unrest stemming from police-related violence, including in Milwaukee last year. We talk to a state senator about her new package of bills aiming to make police more accessible and accountable in the eyes of residents. We also discuss ways to dial down the stress that managing our personal finances can cause. Plus, we talk to an expert about how South Korea's newly-elected president could affect U.S. foreign policy.

New research shows that when people share "fake news" on social media, many of them already know it's not true. We hear from one of the researchers about the digital news world and why people share false information. We also chat with a man who hasn't missed a Friday fish fry in over three years about his favorite places to enjoy Wisconsin's signature meal. And we'll get the latest in the Senate's probe into Russian interference.

Doodling or fiddling with a spare object may seem like a waste of time, but our guest says it can help us zero in on the task at hand. He's with us to share how things that appear distracting can unlock the power of an unfocused mind. A writer from Discover Magazine also joins us to share exciting science news, including a theory about the evolution of lullabies. We also talk to an editor about a Wisconsin State Journal editorial called "Just raise the gas tax already."

Despite the popular narrative, rural economies rely on much more than agriculture. We discuss the other dominant sectors and if federal policy reflects the reality in rural America. We also hear about a new exhibit at the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay that showcases the culture and contributions of the Latino community in northeastern Wisconsin. Plus, we find out why the Environmental Protection Agency dismissed half of the scientists on a key advisory board.

From pumpkin in the Fall to berries in the Summer, seasonality makes certain foods all the more satisfying. Our guest for Food Friday says that we can divide the year into six seasons, and shares unique cooking ideas for all of them. We also find out how the new Republican health care bill could impact Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions.

The rate of youth suicide in Wisconsin is almost a third higher than the national average. We find out what measures are in the governor's budget to provide more mental health treatment for the state's children. The state education department's goal of cutting the achievement gap, and a visit from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, also get a closer look. Plus, we talk to a guest about the five distinct personalities of drivers you meet at a four-way stop.

The U.S. Geological Survey has found traces of one of America's most popular farm pesticides in samples of drinking water. We find out if the pesticide poses a danger for humans. The State Assembly has rolled out a new transportation budget. A capitol reporter is with us to break down the details of the plan and its chances to get the governor's signature.