A language expert teaches us about the unique vocabulary we develop within our social groups. Then, a youth incarceration expert explains why Wisconsin has one of the highest rates of prisoners incarcerated for crimes they committed as minors.

A political science professor joins us to explore the politics of debt ceiling negotiations in Washington. Then, a reporter shares her work collecting advice for new graduates of high school and college.

A reporter shares her work collecting advice for new graduates of high school and college. Then, one of the organizers leading the expansion of professional soccer in Wisconsin joins us to discuss the growth of the sport in the state.

One of the organizers leading the expansion of professional soccer in Wisconsin joins us to discuss the growth of the sport in the state. Then, a political science professor joins us to explore the politics of debt ceiling negotiations in Washington.

Apologies can go a long way to mending a frayed relationship, but a bad one can make a situation worse. We talk with the authors of a book on crafting effective apologies. We also chat with a film writer about great book to movie adaptations.

Once in a while, a movie is better than the book it's based on. We talk with a film writer about a few of the examples. We also try to sort out which athletes in sports history "own" their jersey numbers.

Some athletes become synonymous with their jersey number or statistical records. We sort through which legends can lay claim to different numbers. We also talk with the authors of a book on how to make better apologies and avoid making a situation worse.

A health news editor joins us to discuss a rise in denied health insurance claims. Then, an author shares her book making the case for accepting modern changes to the English language.

An author shares her book making the case for accepting modern changes to the English language. Then, Central Time listeners call in with their best road trip stories, tips and tricks.

Central Time listeners call in with their best road trip stories, tips and tricks. Then, a health news editor joins us to discuss a rise in denied health insurance claims.