One way to bring more women into the construction industry is to introduce them to opportunities when they are young. We talk with our guests about the annual “Build Like A Girl” event and how it is affecting participation in the trades.

Although fairly common now, women astronauts were unthinkable in the early years of the space program. We talk to the author of a new book that tells the story of the first six, their backgrounds, challenges and achievements.

Road ecology is the study of how roads and cars change the lives of plants and animals. We get into the topic with author Ben Goldfarb, whose book “Crossings” reveals the deep scars roads leave on wildlife.

Dairy farming is vital to Wisconsin’s economy, but new farmers face barriers to entering the profession. We talk with members of an apprenticeship program that’s helping keep dairy farming alive.

So many of our celebrations this time of year revolve around food. A nutritionist joins us to tell us how we can fuel our bodies to feel our best during this busy time of year.

If there’s an art to practicing medicine, Dr. Allen Sussman says it's fading. We talk with Dr. Sussman about this new book “Saving the Art of Medicine: Observations of a Practitioner” and how taking a more holistic approach to healthcare might help clinicians and patients alike.

When a smartphone is created, it’s given a “death date,” when phone manufacturers will stop fixing security vulnerabilities. One of our tech experts is back to tell us how we can keep an old cell phone secure. Plus, we learn about location sharing technology.

Many of our trees, shrubs and vines need attention before the cold and snow arrives. We talk with an ornamental plant expert about fall gardening tasks and how to prepare for colder temperatures.

Inflation can affect many things in our lives. We talk with a financial expert about the causes of inflation and how to adjust your investments.

Some of our favorite outdoor writers are back with us to discuss current issues in nature and wildlife. We’ll cover preventing the spread of CWD in deer, the yellow perch population and the wolf management plan. Plus, Dan Small joins to give us a forecast for this year’s gun deer season.