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Ice levels on the Great Lakes are lower than they have been in recent years. We talk with two experts on our lakes about why and how it's impacting the underwater ecology. We also look at what drives our best creative thinking.

Not many dishes are as versatile and popular as the casserole. On Food Friday, we explore some of the many hot dish options out there and hear your favorites. We also look into how to do our bests creative thinking and why so many good ideas seem to come to us in the shower.

Some lawmakers say they want to change how the state's shared revenue system passes along money to cities and towns. We talk with a state representative from Milwaukee about where he stands. We also look into why America seems to latch onto a new dieting craze every few years.

It seems like every few years, there is a new, popular diet that promises to help people lose weight easily. We look into why America is so taken by fad diets and if any of them do the job. We also look into how retirements in the Baby Boomer generation are impacting the labor supply.

Some lawmakers say they want to change how the state's shared revenue system passes along money to cities and towns. We talk with a state representative from Milwaukee about where he stands. We also look into how retirements in the Baby Boomer generation are impacting the labor supply.

Congress is weighing whether to raise the national debt ceiling ahead of a nearing deadline. We learn about the importance of the debt limit and what happens if federal spending surpasses it. We also hear about research in Wisconsin to treat vision loss. Plus, a doctor shares the ways she sees communication from the CDC lacking during the pandemic.

Wisconsin researchers are moving toward clinical trials to treat vision loss. We find out what has scientists exciting. We also talk with a Wisconsin doctor about where she saw communication from the CDC falling short during the pandemic. We also talk with a law and philosophy professor about rethinking our relationship to animal rights.

Congress is weighing whether to raise the national debt ceiling ahead of a nearing deadline. We learn about the importance of the debt limit and what happens if federal spending surpasses it. We also talk with a philosophy and law professor about how humans can rethink their relationship to animal rights.

Additional FoodShare benefits from the early days of the pandemic are set to expire next month. We talk with the head of Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee about the impact it could have on Wisconsinites. We also dig into the origins of childhood games, songs, and stories.

Childhood games, songs, and stories are surprisingly familiar between generations. We talk about the origins of childlore and how it gets passed down. We also talk with a doctor about the mental health benefits of cutting back on drinking.