A new state bill aims to close what's been called the "social host" loophole, allowing adults to give alcohol to minors in their homes. One of the bill's sponsors joins us to talk about the details. Referring to people as "elites" has become a slur that is often used against liberals. We look at the history of the term and how it came to be an insult. We also check in on where the confirmation process stands for the President's pick to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat. Plus, a look back at Wisconsin's role in the first World War.

A UW-Platteville professor is back after working with Syrian refugees housed on American military bases in Germany. He shares what he learned. Pit bulls have a reputation for being dangerous dogs, but that was not always the case. We look into the history of the breed. And after a deadly chemical attack in Syria, we take a look at how the Trump administration is responding to the Syrian conflict compared to the Obama administration.

The president of the Stockbridge-Munsee tribe delivers the 2017 State of the Tribes address to the state legislature and constitutional officers today. We get a recap of the speech and look ahead to challenges and opportunities facing Wisconsin's native people. A woman who was incarcerated in the Milwaukee County jail was shackled while giving birth. Her attorney shares the grounds for the case, and why it may have potential as a class action lawsuit. And PBS favorite Antiques Roadshow is coming to Green Bay! We find out what goes into producing the show, and how you can apply to get tickets to the show.

You may notice that your steaks and ground beef purchases are taking a smaller bite out of your food budget. We find out why beef prices are down in Wisconsin. Starting this month, we will welcome WPR Director Mike Crane or Associate Director and Director of Content Mike Arnold every other month to Central Time. Tune in to hear about exciting WPR projects and events, and to ask questions about programming. And we talk about the first public hearing on Governor Walker's proposed budget.

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel shares details of a new program that provides confidential mailing addresses to victims of domestic violence. Running into an ex can be stressful, we find out what goes on in our brains when it happens. And the recent arrest of a teenaged Black girl at Madison East high school has fueled calls for reform of police procedures in schools.

We get the latest on the complex and rapidly-evolving investigations in to Russian meddling in the 2016 US elections and possible collusion with Trump campaign and administration officials. A new agricultural practice that brings together pasturelands, forests, and livestock is gaining popularity in Wisconsin. A guest talks about what "silvopasture" is and why more farmers are using it. Japanese cooking may seem like a daunting task, but our Food Friday guest begs to differ. She lived in Japan for two years, and joins us to share a few of the easy, home-style recipes she's learned.

After House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the Republican health care bill before it received a vote, he said that the Affordable Health Care Act would be in place for the foreseeable future. We look at what that will mean and where health care goes from here. A renowned physicist also joins us to talk about the beginnings of reality. He discusses how something can come from nothing and the science behind our perception of what's real. Plus, a news editor is with us to break down the week's biggest stories in Wisconsin politics--including the headlines out of this week's budget committee hearings.

A new exhibit featuring art from the Works Progress Administration has opened at the Racine Art Museum. We find out how the pieces reflect the post-World War II era. Chances are, the techniques you used in high school and college to study for exams weren't the best way to actually learn new material. We find out about approaches that are more effective than taking notes, highlighting, and rote memorization. And we get analysis of growing disagreement between Governor Walker and some state GOP lawmakers over the governor's transportation budget and tax proposals.

Former Wisconsin Poet Laureate Max Garland has been awarded the prestigious Brittingham Prize in Poetry. We talk with him about his work, and finding the poetry in everyday life. Researching extreme weather can be dangerous and difficult, but a University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher has created laboratory simulations that provide valuable insights into how tornadoes form and behave. And we'll talk about an FCC internet privacy rule that has been rolled back by Congress.

A new bill in Congress would forgive the student debt of farmers after 10 years of repayment. It's an approach that its bipartisan sponsors hope will draw more young people to the industry as the average age of farmers continues to rise. We discuss the details, and chat with a farm economist about the business of agriculture. Also, the top national political stories of the week get a closer look. And we talk to a national gun control expert about a new bill in Wisconsin that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without training or a permit.