A journalist and author explains why it can be a good thing to be uncertain. Then we learn about traditional and new takes on food around the beginning of Ramadan. And a political scientist responds to the State of the Union and catches us up on the civil and criminal cases against Donald Trump.

We discuss how relationships with ‘man’s best friend’ influence our economy. Then a reproductive health researcher talks about the first over-the-counter birth control pill coming out. And a political scientist shares what age and gender can tell us about political beliefs.

Longtime conservative commentator Charlie Sykes joins the show to talk about the state of the Republican primary after numerous states held elections Tuesday. Then a foreign desk columnist discusses the challenges in negotiating a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. And we ask a doctor about sleep apnea.

We talk about the Black musicians in Country music after the success of Beyoncé’s song “Texas Hold ’Em.” Then we discuss the lack of psychiatric care in Wisconsin, and hear from a lawmaker behind a bill trying to address that. And an author shares thoughts on how algorithms can limit content.

First up, we look at why Americans have been calling it a night earlier—and what it means for nightlife. Then, we break down a new UW–Madison admissions policy that will shake things up for schools and students. Plus, a “teacher on the trail” joins us from Alaska to talk about the Iditarod sled dog race.

We learn about a new bill that would allow homeless youth in Wisconsin to receive health care without parental consent. Then, a chef and cookbook author takes us on a baking tour of Scandinavia for Food Friday. Also, we look at what’s going on in Congress this week with a political scientist.

We get a refresher on the purpose of leap years. Then, a political scientist explains the latest in a major firearms case being heard by the Supreme Court. Also, we learn why colorectal cancer is on the rise among people under 50.

A public health doctor joins us to explain an increase in nicotine product sales to people under 18. Then, we learn about proposed legislation that would allow absentee ballots to be processed a day earlier. Plus, a look at last week’s lunar landing and a deep dive into the world of underwater archaeology.

An elections law expert outlines the problem with having no affirmative constitutional right to vote in the United States. Then, what a Supreme Court case about air pollution could mean for Wisconsin. Plus, why platforms like YouTube and TikTok are winning the streaming wars.

We learn why more and more people are retiring right now. Then, we discuss the affects of truancy on Wisconsin students. Later, we talk to the author of a new book about the social rules of friendships.