Two music critics from NPR Music join us to discuss noteworthy albums and songs from 2023.

Democratic state Rep. Dora Drake, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, discusses GOP efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs at state universities. Then, we learn about the governor's task force examining artificial intelligence.

On its masthead, The New York Times carries the slogan “all the news that’s fit to print.” But for more than a century, the Times only noted mostly white men in its obituary section. We talk with an editor at the paper about its “ Overlooked ” project to recognize other remarkable lives.

A new analysis says misinformation on social media understates environmental harm by the meat and dairy industry. A member of the group that published the report joins us. Then, we talk with the executive director of the library named Wisconsin’s library of the year.

The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America with the basin expanding to more than 30 states and 1 million square miles. However, a University of Missouri survey finds most people feel disconnected from it. We speak with an advocate about building relationships with the Mississippi.

A CBC news investigation questions the accuracy of Oscar-winning folk artist Buffy Sainte-Marie claiming Indigenous ancestry. We discuss the report with a Canadian attorney. Later, the leader of a Wisconsin nonprofit explains the significance of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail becoming a national park.

Budgets and response times are a few of the challenges facing rural police and fire departments in Wisconsin. We talk with Galesville's fire chief and Cadott's police chief about their agencies' needs.

A financial educator tells us about a new law that will require Wisconsin high school students to finish a financial literacy course before graduation. Later, the founders of a Madison-based coffee roastery react to a leading coffee magazine naming one of their roasts as the top coffee of the year.

A former Wisconsinite now works as a staff writer with Wirecutter for the New York Times. She shares Wisconsin-centric, Wirecutter-reccomended products to keep you warm and cozy this winter.

A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor attending COP28 outlines takeaways from the annual United Nations' climate summit. Then, Wisconsin joins over a dozen states allowing "baby box" devices at emergency facilities. We speak with an advocate about safely surrendering newborns.