Half of Wisconsin’s birds winter in tropical habitats. Research shows that migration is when 60 to 70 percent of annual bird mortality happens. We talk about how people are trying to make migratory birds’ journeys a little easier.

How would you describe the state of Wisconsin to someone who’s never heard of it? We talk with two geographers who do just that in their book “The Geography of Wisconsin.”

About nine out of 10 people who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But knowing CPR could help improve that statistic. We talk with a doctor who’s developed a way to teach CPR via text messages.

Urology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the male and female urinary tract system and male reproductive organs. We talk with two urologists about the most common issues they treat.

There are many options for using technology to protect your home and family. We look at home surveillance systems, home security automation, emergency alert services, and other smart home trends.

Ornamental grasses can create a beautiful element to your garden. We talk about what varieties to choose and also look at selecting conifers that add visual interest to your winter landscape.

Taking just a few simple steps can keep you and your organization safe from cyber threats and crime. We get expert advice from our guests from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. We also look at crypto currency, Medicare scams and Facebook phishing.

Winterizing is important to keep wildlife away from the home and garden. Emeritus wildlife ecologist Scott Craven shares his overwintering secrets. Plus, we talk about the fall hunting season and Hurricane Ian.

We talk with the director of the Wisconsin Book Festival about what readings are on the calendar for this year's Fall event. Authors on the lineup this year include Dr. Steven Thrasher, Maya Phillip and Andy Weir.

Did you know yams, okra and sorghum all originated in Africa? We talk about the plants and food of the African diaspora, plus an effort by a Madison-based farmer and chef to reconnect the community with agriculture.