Wisconsin’s biggest music festival Summerfest is back this year after being canceled due to the pandemic. We preview some of the big name artists and local performers set to take the stage.

We discuss a large increase for SNAP food benefit recipients and how that will help combat hunger. Then, we learn about how climate change and temperature increases are affecting the world's oceans.

Every weekday morning from 6 until 9 on The Ideas Network stations, listeners can hear "The Morning Show," where we talk with a wide variety of guests about issues that matter -- from politics to popular culture.

We discuss a news report that found almost 200 Wisconsin police officers who were fired found different jobs in law enforcement. Then, we dig into how the pandemic economy is continuing to hurt hotels.

The Culture and Communities Festival line-up includes more than 30 films - from recent Oscar winners to mind-blowing documentaries to indie gems, and an appearance from former Destiny Child’s member Michelle Williams. The director will join to discuss this year’s programming.

First, we hear about what the state can do to get more drivers behind the wheel of electric vehicles. Then, we learn about the impact of a bus driver shortage.

Problems with the home can come in all shapes and sizes. Two experts share how to fix roofing issues like leaks and missing shingles. We also discuss how solar panels work.

We get to know the first Native American woman to be inducted into the Recording Academy, Appleton-based Indigenous hip-hop artist Jezelle-Childs Evans. Then, we look at the return of high school sports this fall.

We talk with a Wisconsin organic farmer about consuming herbs to help with pain while building the immune system.

We discuss a recent round of state political news, including a new mask mandate lawsuit and the forthcoming legislative redistricting. Then, a state senator explains her police accountability bills on the anniversary of the Jacob Blake shooting.