A new study from the College of London linked repetitive negative thinking and dementia. We speak with a geriatric psychiatrist about how behavioral health and lifestyle could prevent someone from a diagnosis of the disease and how these things affect those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

The head of the People's Maps Commission shares how delayed U.S. Census data is affecting the process to redraw Wisconsin's election districts. Then, Attorney General Josh Kaul details a settlement with Purdue Pharma for the company's role in the opioid epidemic.

Car shows are back in action in Wisconsin this summer. We have the hosts of Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio to give us an overview of events happening around the state.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in favor of a global minimum corporate tax rate. We discuss what that is, how it would work and the potential impact on worldwide revenue. First, a forensic toxicologist explains delta-8, a THC derivative that's been found in some CBD products.

We explore changes to the public health rules at the southern border, the backlog of DACA applications and the current debate over immigration policy with director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic.

We hear from Wisconsin's new state soil scientist about the role, what she hopes to accomplish and the importance of keeping Wisconsin soil healthy. Then, the DNR is asking for help spotting a mysterious illness affecting birds across the country. We discuss what's known, and unknown, about this avian sickness.

Wisconsin Public Radio is excited to welcome Sile Shigley as the new host for the station’s long-running Sunday night folk music show “Simply Folk.” We talk with Sile about her roots in Celtic music and what direction “Simply Folk” is headed next.

We learn how diseases that devastate forests travel and spread. Then, an energy reporter joins us to provide updates on new electricity transmission lines, solar farms and more.

Banking services like Chime and Current have gained popularity since the pandemic. We explore the world of financial technology with a consumer savings expert.

We learn about the world of competitive eating from a Wisconsin contestant. Then, we examine what's behind the rise in police officer resignations and retirements.