Millenials are often regarded as self-centered, but our guest claims that the Babyboomer generation has been even more selfish, and qualifies as sociopathic. We discuss the effect Babyboomers have had on society and if they should have done better for their children and country. "Alternative facts" and "post-truth" have become household terms, and made many political arguments end in stalemates. To explore why facts don't always change people's minds, we talk with a guest about the science of belief. Plus, a look into a house full of mannequins during Wisconsin Life! We also talk to an analyst about the Great Lakes mayors who are asking the Great Lakes Compact Council to reverse its decision on the proposal for Waukesha to draw drinking water from Lake Michigan.

Conventional wisdom says that putting your career on hold to start a family makes returning to the workforce a difficult task. An author joins us to push back against that idea, and shares the many ways we can weather a pause in our work lives and continue to thrive. We also talk with the head of an organization helping more women succeed in scientific fields. Plus, a WPR news reporter joins us to talk about how Wisconsin officials are looking to improve the statewide emergency communications network.

Jails are meant to hold criminals for short-term sentences, often for minor offenses. However, our guest says that they are increasingly being used to house more people, and for longer periods of time. We discuss the problem and possible solutions. Prescriptions for mental health problems can do a lot of good, but combining too many drugs can be debilitating. A reporter shares her investigation into overmedicating mental health and the fog it can leave people in. We also at the Senate confirmation hearings underway for Neil Gorsuch, who could become the next Supreme Court Justice.

New research shows that wearable fitness technology might not result in being any healthier or more fit. A social psychologist explains why, and what might work instead. It seems that we have to sift through more and more information that is misleading, deceptive, or just plain false. We find out how our brains respond, and how we can best deal with it. We also talk to a cybersecurity reporter about Monday's House Intelligence Committee hearing.

A new report from WPR and the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism digs into how immigration and immigration policies impact the state's dairy industry. We get the details. And crowdfunding has become a popular way to raise money for business start-ups, charitable causes and more. But it turns out that racial biases can affect how successful different campaigns are. Also, Defense Secretary Mattis testified in his confirmation hearing that climate change is a threat to national security. We'll speak with a military expert about the news.

There are certain ingredients, like cilantro and chipotle peppers, that make you think of Mexican cuisine. On Food Friday, we learn how to incorporate them into many other dishes, too. A new history looks at the women who got behind the wheel during the early auto era. And we find out why Governor Walker is opposing President Trump's plan to make cuts to Great Lakes funding.

As the April 4 Election Day nears, the two candidates vying for the state's top education job are trying to win support. We talk about that contest and other top state news stories in the weekly Wisconsin News Roundup. The Upper Mississippi River touches much of the state of Wisconsin. We learn about the history and cultural significance of that portion of the waterway. We also discuss new data that shows most Wisconsinites want to keep the state's youth out of prisons.

Groundwater is an essential resource for communities around the world, but maintaining it takes vigilance. We talk with a hydrologist about how to prevent the depletion of our groundwater supply, and how to keep it free from industrial pollution. We also visit with the author of a new book looking at how the human body can be engineered for optimal performance. He says that biomechanics, neuroscience, and pharmacology are all part of the picture. Plus, we talk about a hearing at the Wisconsin Capitol about loosening regulations on high-capacity wells.

As the new American Health Care Act is coming under debate in Congress, so is another bill that would allow companies to require employees to undergo genetic testing. We talk about the implications and where the bill's support is coming from. Also, a guest researcher says that America's political donor class doesn't reflect the country's demographics as a whole and pulls politics to the right. And, a closer look at President Trump's "America First" budget outline, which was released today.

March is Women's History Month, and Wisconsin has plenty to celebrate! We're joined by an historian to talk about some of the state's most important and pioneering women. A POLITICO writer also helps us break down the biggest news stories of the week from Washington D.C. Plus, we talk to a state capitol reporter who covered Tuesday's Wisconsin Elections Commission meeting, which included discussion about the dozens of 17-year-olds who voted illegally in last April's presidential primary election.