Losing a beloved dog or cat is never easy, but having a knowledgeable and empathic vet by your side can help ease the pain. We talk with a Madison area veterinarian about providing end-of-life care for your cat or dog.

The New York Times reports that more than 400 wildfires have burned across Canada, leaving more than 13 million acres charred. The Weather Guys return to talk about how wildfires could create weather. Plus, we learn more about the Air Quality Index.

The word “solstice” is a combination of the Latin words for sun and standing still. We talk about why people around the world celebrate the summer solstice, plus discuss how science communication could be improved.

Gardeners today have to cope with weather extremes and other effects of a rapidly changing climate. We talk about how with the right techniques, practices, and equipment you can grow a resilient garden.

Our country relies on women to do much of the unpaid and underpaid work of a social safety net. We talk about why women, especially mothers, are the ones keeping families together and how we can lighten the load.

Part memoir, part cultural history, our Book Club selection tells the stories of the author's family. They were German and English, Anishinaabe and French, born in the north woods and Midwestern farm country. Seven ordinary women doing what needed to be done.

While extremely dry weather may send some bugs into our homes in search of water, others thrive in drought-like conditions. Entomologist Phil Pellitteri joins to talk about which critters don’t mind the lack of rain. Plus, an update on armyworms and Japanese beetles.

More than two-thirds of all cancer cases are linked to preventable environmental causes, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine. We hear from the author of the book “A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention” about the people fighting to stop cancer before it begins.

Breast cancer can feel isolating, from diagnosis to treatment and recovery. One group of women are finding healing in a unique place: the trout stream. We learn more about Casting for Recovery, an organization building a community around fly fishing.

Running can benefit your heart and bones. But it can cause plenty of injury, too: runner’s knee, shin splints and more. Our favorite physical therapists are back to share how to become a healthier runner.