For decades, the auto industry has promised self-driving cars that are safe and carefree. The author of a new book, however, writes that it’s time to wake up and smell the motor oil — these fancy cars are just a dream and we should explore more eco-friendly alternative ways to get around instead.

A researcher explains the science for a single shot vaccine to defeat all coronaviruses. Then, we hear from elementary students who are curious about energy and the environment.

Autolist.com says the average car weighs more than 4,000 pounds, which means garage floors can take quite the beating over time. A Wisconsin expert details common floor problems and solutions. Then, we discuss ways to organize a messy garage.

Dodgeville's mayor discusses how the community is navigating its challenges, such as affordable housing. But first, a sociologist explains how a Milwaukee program is seeking to address individual and community trauma through exercise.

A Harvard Business School study finds there are more than 27 million “hidden workers” in the U.S. who can't suitable employment. We talk with the director of the school’s “Managing the Future of Work” project about problems people face in finding work and what businesses can do to meet potential employees where they are.

Superintendent of Public Education Jill Underly explains issues facing schools across Wisconsin as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Then, we hear about De Pere Republican André Jacque's legislative efforts in the state Senate.

According to the National Institute of Justice Journal, more than half of American Indian and Alaska Native women faced sexual violence or intimate partner violence in their lifetime. We speak with two experts about efforts to improve medical forensic care access and train healthcare providers.

We hear the seventh episode of WPR's redistricting podcast "Mapped Out." Then, we discuss possible changes to national and state abortion laws as the Supreme Court hears a crucial reproductive rights case from Mississippi.

Transgender people have faced shifting acceptance in the U.S. military over the past several years. We talk with three contributors to a book about the experiences of transgender people who have served their country with honor and integrity.

Now that sports betting is legal at Oneida Nation casinos in Wisconsin, we discuss how people can place bets and the rules of event wagering. Then, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin explains what the new federal infrastructure investments mean for the state.