Most parents are on the lookout for signs of bullying and ways to prevent it. It turns out that their own example may be what helps the most. We're joined by a parenting and education specialist to talk about how modeling positive social skills for your children can offset the effects of bullying. We also check in on the week's top headlines from Washington D.C.

Sometimes time seems to fly, and sometimes it feels like it slows to a crawl. We look at the concept of time, and how our perceptions can alter how we experience it. We talk with a WPR reporter as she wraps up a series based on her time spent embedded with the class of new recruits at the Madison police academy. And we'll talk about the Republican health care plan that could repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Access to maternal health care is disappearing in rural America. We find what is causing the shortage, and how to reverse it. While job loss can have a financial impact, it turns out that the emotional toll on our sense of self can be even more significant. We find out why, and how to mitigate the effects. We also talk about the results of a federal inquiry into the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, which showed the facility didn't meet three of 158 standards required of state veterans nursing homes.

Today, we kick off a yearlong WPR series examining the relationship between agriculture and water in Wisconsin. The first installment puts the spotlight on the state's farmers, whose average age is on the rise. We also discuss how global economics may be changing along with Earth's climate and ecosystem. Plus, a guest shares why she believes recapturing the vision of America's founders can help unite the country.

An NPR host is traveling to Madison to discuss what higher education is really for, as part of a national tour exploring pressing issues in America. She talks with us about the upcoming event and what different communities have taught her. The United States has more people in prison than any other country. The author of a book on mass incarceration joins us to explore its causes and ways to achieve prison reform. Plus, we talk to a political scientist about the revised executive order President Trump signed Monday, barring migrants from six predominantly Muslim countries.

In outlining the upcoming budget, President Trump has proposed cuts to many domestic institutions, including the Environmental Protection Agency. We discuss the extent of the potential cuts and how they could affect the EPA's priorities. Music is powerful, and it turns out that interesting things happen in our brains when we listen. Plus, we recap the biggest state headlines of the week during our Wisconsin News Roundup.

Today, we wrap up a WPR series on Wisconsin's transportation woes by looking to the future. We discuss what solutions are being considered to solve the funding shortage and their prospects in the state legislature. And for Food Friday, we look into the cabinet and pull out our cast-iron cookware! A cookbook author talks about the advantages of cast-iron skillets and shares some of the many dishes they can help us create. Plus, we look at the latest news surrounding Vice President Mike Pence and his use of a private email account during his tenure as governor of Indiana.

A political observer shares how he sees the massive flow of information in modern life and its relationship to less respect for expertise, especially in the political realm. We look at how sugar has become such a prominent part of our diet, and the trouble that has caused for public health. We also talk to a legal ethics expert about calls for U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign after his office confirmed two meetings with Russia's ambassador to the U.S.--after he said in his January confirmation hearing that he didn't speak to any Russians during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Many Americans do not personally know a scientist. Our guest looks at the impact that can have on personal understanding of complex issues facing the country, and some possible solutions. National Grammar Day is coming up. We look at some of the most common grammatical mistakes, and why good grammar matters. And we hear about Governor Walker’s suggestion that House Republicans learn from Wisconsin’s example when it comes to dealing with Obamacare and angry protesters.

Do you make the most of what you already have? We discuss the idea of stretching what is already present instead of seeking out more and better elements in life. Plus, we find out why many Wisconsinites will have to wait for their state tax refunds. And, we look a Attorney General Jeff Sessions' first major speech.