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.

Fall means football and the Badger’s season is in full swing. We talk with a sports journalist about his expectations for the Badgers and get his reactions to changes in the Big 10 conference.

Many people learned of Jim Thorpe in grade school as the god-like athlete who dominated almost any sport he tried. In “Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe,” author David Maraniss seeks to highlight the complexity of both Thorpe and the period of American history in which he lived.

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that is especially true with trees. We talk with a forest specialist about what you can do to keep your trees healthy.

We talk with the author of a new cookbook that puts a modern spin on traditional midwestern dishes. She uses fresh produce, more spice, and more heat, to make old favorites even better.

Some conservationists call wetlands the “kidneys of the landscape” because of their ability to clean the water that flows through them. We talk about wetlands and how you can learn more about these ecosystems.

Pets can’t tell owners whether they’re in pain or if they’re feeling sick. That makes it hard for us humans to know when our cat or dog needs emergency care. A vet tells us how to determine whether your animal needs urgent help.

El Niño and La Niña are what we call year-to-year variations in sea surface level temperatures. La Niña has returned for the past three years. We talk about what the global phenomenon means for the weather in the Midwest. Plus, we talk about first freeze predictions.

Have you dreamed of creating a classic English country garden? It’s not as easy as it may look. We talk with a horticulturist about how to plan and care for one. We also look at spring blooming bulbs and how to over winter cold sensitive plants.

We take a look at the upcoming UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health Diversity Summit. This year’s topic is Honoring Indigenous Health: Past, Present and Future.