We check in with a pair of restaurant owners about their industry's latest challenges, namely staffing shortages and increased food costs. Then, we learn why Ford is offering an electric version of their popular F-150 truck.

The United States collectively owes more than $28 trillion — more money than the entire country generates in a year. But how much should we worry about this debt? We talk with a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute about what problems the debt could cause and whether we should fret about it.

We talk with the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin about the state of cheese sales and how it compares to when the pandemic first started. Then, we talk to reporters about why few district attorneys face challengers and what this means for criminal justice.

We speak to a pediatrician about the harmful effects of lead and how to get your child tested. Then, we visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to learn about their efforts to turn hazardous dams into whitewater parks.

During the Civil War, 140 Confederate soldiers imprisoned in Madison died. Their Wisconsin grave markers remain a source of controversy, a reminder of the pain and suffering that endures from slavery. We talk to an author who explored who these soldiers — and the northerners who fought them — were and what their legacy is.

We hear from two tribal leaders about relations with the Wisconsin state government and we examine how often Wisconsin schools are restraining or isolating students.

Events celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month were canceled or went virtual last year due to the pandemic. We check in with local event organizers on how they are bringing pride celebrations to their communities.

We talk with a lawmaker about how the Legislature will fund public schools in the next state budget. Then, we hear from a healthcare administrator about how nurses are faring during the pandemic.

We revisit conversations aired on “The Morning Show” and invite listeners to share their ideas for future programs.

We explore options for rural broadband expansion. Then, we learn about a new app that helps people clean up their court records.