As Republicans on Capitol Hill plan to repeal Obamacare, Wisconsin legislators are pushing to ensure that people who gained coverage when the law went into effect still have insurance. Recent research shows that more than 9 out of 10 members of Congress identify as Christian and that has remained steady for decades. We look at what significance that might have given the changing demographics of the US population. For Food Friday, we take a look at how wonderfully versatile chicken is, and how to do even more with the popular poultry.

We speak with a Muslim man who lost his father to an assassination when he was just six years old. He is now publishing the letters he's written to his young sons, urging them to embrace moderate Islam and reject violence. We talk journalistic ethics following the release of an unverified dossier of embarrassing information about President-elect Donald Trump. And an economist helps us put Governor Walker's State of the State comments into context.

From the rise of the daily newspaper, to today's online click-bait, there has been an industry devoted to capturing our attention. The author of a book on the subject joins us to talk about how advertising and branding have shaped our culture and media habits. A DNR spokesperson also discusses new data showing that Wisconsin's eagle population is rising. Plus, a group of retired Wisconsin judges is petitioning the Supreme Court to create a new set of guidelines for when judges should excuse themselves from cases.

President Obama gave his farewell address to the nation last night, a tradition that has been practiced by every American president. We get a recap of his speech. While much lower profile, a guest says that Wisconsin's spring elections could continue the state's shift to the right. And a history professor looks at the path that has taken the word "elite" from positive to negative.

We look at what President-elect covered in today's press conference, his first in several months. Then we look at the biggest news stories in Washington this week. And we talk with an opioid treatment expert about efforts being made to stem the tide of the epidemic, and if they are enough.

Our live broadcast of Governor Walker's State of the State address starts the hour, followed by the minority party's response. Then we will continue with analysis of the speeches by a political scientist.

Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's cabinet picks begin today, including Republican Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama for Attorney General. We get a recap of day one, and find out whether it is significant that hearings are beginning for some nominees before they have filed all of the required paperwork for background checks and conflict of interest disclosure. And we examine the issues raised in Governor Walker's State of the State address, and what is likely to be raised in his budget address.

Milwaukee contracts with a tech company to detect gunfire in high-risk neighborhoods. But does it actually decrease gun violence? The movie musical La La Land was a big winner at the Golden Globes. We look at why escapist cinema is more popular in challenging times. And we find out why focusing on time management might make us less effective, and more stressed-out.

2017 promises to be another busy year in Wisconsin politics, as a new legislature prepares for the upcoming budget. A political expert joins us to predict which issues will dominate the news coming out of the capital. We also speak with a Wisconsin man running to become Secretary of the Democratic National Committee. And we talk to a health policy expert about how a repeal of the Affordable Care Act could impact Wisconsinites.

This Wednesday, NPR and WPR host a panel discussion in Milwaukee that will ask people what they want President-elect Trump to know about them or their communities as he takes office. An NPR political correspondent joins us to preview the event. Scientists recently discovered a fossilized member of the nightshade plant family that was far older than they expected. A science writer speaks with us about the details of the finding, as well as brains, teeth, and dinosaur eggs! Plus, a top news headline.