Snowmobiling, skiing and shopping are just a few of the activities that shine during a Wisconsin winter. The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism shares her list of upcoming events that help make this season bright.

We visit with UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin to ask about some of the top issues in higher education, including DEI initiatives, student enrollment, the money brought in by research and more.

It’s time to add filing your taxes to the to-do list. Mary Mellem, a tax professional from Green Bay, joins us again to go over changes in filing this year, plus filing for a small business, energy credits and more.

Gardening expert Lis Frieoth is back with her list of great gardening gifts. This year’s list includes tools, clothing and books.

Just like the arrival of Santa Claus we look forward to Daniel Golden’s list of great books for gift giving. There’s something for everyone on your list.

Inga Witscher is back to take us on a tour of small farms across the state in her PBS program “Around the Farm Table.” Inga will tell us about her time shearing sheep and horseback riding. We’ll also hear from a maple syrup producer.

Phenology is the study of the natural life cycles animals and plants follow. A wildlife ecologist shares how season and climate events affect wildlife in Wisconsin and what you can expect to see happen in the coming months.

Dogs across the country are coming down with a new respiratory illness similar to kennel cough. We talk with two UW veterinarians about what we know. Plus, we hear how to keep our pets cozy in the winter and about the amount of sleep cats and dogs should receive.

El Niño might bring drier-than-average conditions this winter, says a season outlook by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Weather Guy Jon Martin is back to tell us more about what we can expect this winter, plus a look at the key findings of the National Climate Assessment.

One way researchers can study animals in the rainforest is to listen to them. We talk with a Wisconsin ecologist who is using soundscapes to help determine biodiversity in forests across the globe. We also learn about her efforts to engage the public.