A new phone scam is making the rounds, and it's based on the simple question, "Can you hear me now?" We learn what the goals of the scam are and how to respond. On Food Friday, a WPR staffer shares her favorite ways to bake with choux pastry, which many of us know and love as part of Wisconsin's state fair cream puffs. A Wisconsin-based nonprofit has sued for now-EPA head Scott Pruitt's emails from the time that he served as Oklahoma's Attorney General.

While racial gaps in income get significant attention, it turns out that racial gaps in wealth are even more important to look at. We find out why wealth, not income, determines long-term success. The service sector is one of the areas of largest growth for jobs, but more women than men tend to fill them. We find out why men are being left behind in high-growth industries. And we'll discuss U.S. diplomatic policy in the Middle East under the Trump administration.

Transgender people who work for the state of Wisconsin have seen access to surgery given and then quickly retracted. We find out the current status of coverage and what arguments are on each side. People of the millennial generation show much less interest in running for public office or working in politics than previous generations. We look at why that might be, and what it could mean for the future of public service. And we look at the latest news in the race for state superintendent.

A Syrian man who was granted asylum and is living in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump's travel and refugee ban. His lawyer explains the premise fo the case, and their goals for the case. The number of messages being sent to Congressional offices has risen dramatically over the last fifteen years, thanks in large part to the Internet. However, staffers are feeling overwhelmed by the volume of emails, calls, and letters. A guest shares ideas for new software and strategies to make sure constituents are heard from. We also talk with a conservative commentator, who says that with the right playbook, the Trump administration has a golden opportunity to help America.

President Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned this week amid reports that he misled the administration about the nature of his phone calls with the Russia ambassador. A national political reporter talks about the national security concerns that have emerged since Flynn stepped down. A group of state lawmakers from rural parts of Wisconsin have joined together to form the Rural Wisconsin Initiative, an effort to advance policies addressing the unique needs of their districts. Members of the Initiative join us to share what issues are most important for them. We also recap a week of political news from Washington, including the resignation of the National Security Advisor. This weekend is the 20th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. We find out how you can participate, and how the information gathered helps bird conservation efforts.

Leaks from the White House are typical, but the types of leaks that we are seeing from the Trump administration are not. We look at what happens when more news is obtained through unnamed sources than through usual channels, and how the media should respond. Then we speak with the founder of The Onion , an early purveyor of satirical fake news which got its start in Madison, Wisconsin. And, we look at politics and protest in the Trump-era.

The old marketing adage was that sex sells. But today, corporate activism can be even more powerful, and is often expected by consumers. New research is looking at what varieties of hops are the best bets for cultivation in Wisconsin. We find out what the ideal growing conditions are, and how this area of study can benefit our state's beer industry. And we look at the future of some government commissions under the proposed state budget.

Madison's current class of police recruits were recently trained on how to better interact with, and assist, those suffering from mental illness. A WPR reporter embedded with the class talks about what the training consisted of and what the recruits say they learned. We also discuss new data that shows most Wisconsinites want to keep the state's youth out of prisons. And, we look at what's going on with national security adviser Michael Flynn, who appears to be in political hot water over comments made to a Russian ambassador before President Trump took office.

Over 600 immigrants in 11 states were arrested over the last week. An immigration reporter tells us about the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) latest efforts. While girls are being shown to outperform boys in many academic areas, our guest says that doesn't mean they don't need a support system. She joins us to talk about the obstacles that "smart girls" have to navigate and the problems with what she calls the myth of post-feminism. We also get your reactions to a dramatic Grammy award ceremony.

We discuss the ongoing reaction to Governor Walker's budget address, and other state news stories, during our weekly roundup. The DNR faces new challenges in the upcoming budget. We hear how the department plans to revise its operations and how it will affect Wisconsinites. Plus, a new investigation into the funeral business that revealed confusion, inconsistency, and efforts to oversell to customers.