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We talk to an infectious disease doctor about a particularly virulent flu season this year. Then, a political science professor joins us to look at what Congress is doing to codify same-sex marriage.

Wisconsin's budget surplus is projected to hit another record high over the next two years. We talk about how tax revenue got to this point and what it means for the budgeting process. We also look at why new ownership and chaos at Twitter matters for those who aren't on the site themselves.

There's a lot of fearful and incorrect information about spiders in the media. A Wisconsin spider expert talks with us about common misconceptions. We also talk with a Swedish author about how residents of Nordic countries prioritize unplugging and getting in touch with the natural world.

We talk to a Wisconsin author who wrote her new novel inspired by on her time on a reality show. Then, a music writer joins us to shed more light on how a failed Taylor Swift concert ticket sale opened up an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster.

A law professor joins us to share her book on the fight to protect and restore online privacy. Then, we talk to an addiction doctor about whether Wisconsin should consider adding a Good Samaritan law.

Not every dessert needs to be loaded with sugar to taste great. We get tips on baking with naturally sweet ingredients for healthier treats. We also look at the rise of nerd culture and talk with an author about her experience with some of her favorite fandoms.

The fandoms around comics, games, and movies are bigger than ever. We talk with an author about her love of nerd culture and the ways its helped her find new connections. We also look at the rise of "granny pods" and other innovative housing ideas for elderly people.

So-called "granny pods" are becoming a more popular housing option for older people. We learn how they work and discuss resources available for elder housing. And on Food Friday, we learn how to bake delicious deserts with low or no sugar.

Late-night television shows are changing as prominent hosts depart and online audiences become more important. We dig into where the genre is headed next. We also celebrate the value of doing hobbies and activities we're not good at.

Doing things you're not good at can be frustrating but worthwhile. We talk with a guest about the value of doing things we're bad at and what it does for us. We also learn about the Wisconsin company that launched the role playing game Dungeons & Dragons.