Our writers' roundtable is back to talk about spring wildlife topics in Wisconsin. They include the DNR spring conservation hearings, the effects of coronavirus on outdoor activities, and plans for the prairie chicken.

Being home all day with your dog is great, except when it isn’t. We talk to a dog trainer and behavior counselor about how to keep your K-9 from interfering with your work. We also talk about the potential of separation anxiety when things get back to normal.

Our weather guys are back to answer some timely questions, like why do we see so much severe weather in spring and summer, or just how windy would it have to be to actually blow a person over? We also talk about what impact lowered air traffic could have on weather, as well as some tips for safety during tornado season.

We cite studies, reference statistics and count on research to create medicines and vaccines important to our lives, but how much do we know about what goes into those results? We learn more about the research happening at UW-Madison, what it looks like to conduct and participate, and how the coronavirus has impacted this work.

Many of us are thinking of growing food for the first time. But where to start? Our guest has advice on how to turn your landscape into a "foodscape" — no matter where you live.

Many people are trying their hand at baking bread these days, resulting in a yeast shortage. But you can bake bread without it, our guest is an experienced bread baker amd has lots of tips and options for making a mouth-watering loaf at home.

We are all spending a lot more time in our homes, why not use some of that time to make your home better? Our guest is an architect who has ideas and tips for small projects, how to plan for bigger ones and how to rearrange your home to make more working spaces.

Wisconsin is home to many wonderful plants, so how do you choose which ones to grow? We talk to an expert about the natives that are best for your yard and environment, how to shop for plants and questions to ask before you buy.

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Earth Day than with the release of a new edition of A Sand County Almanac. We talk about the relevance of Aldo Leopold’s most famous work and find out what’s going on with the Foundation.

Many people are fascinated by the forensic techniques employed at crime scenes. We talk with the author of a book about the man who pioneered many of them — including blood spatter analysis, ballistics, lie-detector tests, and the use of fingerprints as courtroom evidence.