New research shows that monetary rewards can be a good incentive for kids to eat more healthy food, and that the change in behavior lasts even after they end. We learn why it seems to work, and whether it's a good idea for parents and schools to consider. And as Great Lakes temperatures continue to warm, we find out why environmental scientists are concerned about the growth of algae in Lake Superior.

Gloria Steinem has been an icon of the feminist movement for decades. She joins us to take a historical look at reproductive rights and women's health, and to share what she thinks that the presidency of Donald Trump will mean for those issues. A political reporter digs into the numbers for how Wisconsin voted in the presidential election, and finds that many small communities swung significantly either towards or away from President-Elect Trump. We get the details.

On December 4th, 1916, 9XM aired its first broadcast to the public--a weather forecast. We talk to a historian about this first broadcast and the early days of 9XM-WHA, which became Wisconsin Public Radio. We learn about the relationships between immigrants, electoral politics, and non-profit organizations. We also talk to a Wisconsin doctor who provided aid at the Oceti Sakowin camp about providing care to Dakota Access Pipeline protesters and the most recent development in pipeline construction plans.

Our jobs, lives, relationships, and even our happiness can all come down to how we manage our thoughts and emotions. That's according to a psychologist, who makes the case for boosting our emotional agility to make our lives better. We also talk to a critic of a new high school program that features college and career exploration, and we talk to House Speaker Paul Ryan about his legislative priorities as he prepares for a new, Republican-controlled Congress.

With more and more media concentrated on the East and West Coasts, our guest makes the case that we need more Midwestern- and Rust Belt-based reporting and writing--or we risk a growing gap in American culture. We also talk about the biggest Wisconsin news stories from the past week, including the presidential recount. Then we talk about a legal challenge to the Wisconsin recount.

Beginning next fall in the Madison School District, high school students will have "personalized pathways," described as a way for students to explore college and career options. We learn more about how this program will work. For Food Friday, we talk to an author who makes the case for a "soup swap"--and shares recipes for different kinds of soup. We also discuss the news.

On World AIDS Day, we talk with a community-based advocate about why infections rates are rising among 13-24 year olds. Terrorism has become a mainstay of international conflict. But does it work? And we look at the potential conflicts of interest that Donald Trump will need to resolve when he takes office, including the US government leasing space in properties that he owns.

The divide between Wisconsin's urban and rural populations came into stark relief on election day. We learn about the roots of that conflict and examine ways forward. Residents of northern Wisconsin are making the case for significant improvements in access to broadband Internet. We find out why they feel it is critical. And it was announced this week that the state Department of Natural Resources could undergo massive structural changes. We'll speak with a reporter to get the latest.

Drug prices have increased more than 5,000% in the recent years. We look at the reasons why, and the human costs. Retail workers are traditionally underpaid and unions have not been very successful in organizing efforts. We talk with the author of a new book that traces the ways in which the retail industry has fallen short in providing its workers with living wages and meaningful benefits. And Beloit, Wisconsin, is home to a unique museum -- one focusing on angels.

Wisconsin's Hmong community is celebrating their New Year. We talk with a representative from Milwaukee's event, which has been taking place for over 40 years. We check in on the latest news out of the nation's capital, and we look at a new report on self-insurance for Wisconsin state employees.