We hear from a state representative about changes that he and his Republican colleagues want to make to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' proposed state budget. Then, we check in with the Department of Children and Families secretary about her agency's state budget requests and other issues.

In 2013, Tammy Baldwin became the first LGBT woman elected to the state Senate. We discuss LGBT Wisconsinites’ efforts to right past oppressions and secure equality after Stonewall, with her role model, mentor, and the author of Coming Out, Moving Forward

In 2013, Tammy Baldwin became the first LGBT woman elected to the state Senate. We discuss LGBT Wisconsinites’ efforts to right past oppressions and secure equality after Stonewall, with her role model, mentor, and the author of Coming Out, Moving Forward

A Wisconsin author recalls stories of rural life throughout the Great Depression. Representative Mark Pocan joins us to discuss his work on the American Rescue Plan. Then, we speak with a journalist covering the challenges facing the U.S. Postal Service.

Barron County in northwestern Wisconsin has used restorative justice programs since 1999. We discuss the initiative's methods and effectiveness, and what other communities should know before adopting similar strategies.

Districts across Wisconsin have different ideas of what returning to classrooms will look like. The president of Milwaukee's teachers union explains the district's phased reopening plan. We also talk with the superintendents of Green Bay and Eau Claire about their efforts to return to classrooms.

We discuss the impact that conservative radio show host Rush Limbaugh had on politics and America. Then, a pediatrician explains how reopened schools in central Wisconsin kept COVID-19 infections low and how that success can be replicated.

As the U.S. begins to undertake the largest vaccination effort in history, we look to see what lessons we can learn from polio vaccination rollout in the 1950s. We talk with dean emeritus of pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh, where Jonas Salk developed his pioneering vaccine.

Barron County in northwestern Wisconsin has used restorative justice programs since 1999. We discuss the initiative's methods and effectiveness, and what other communities should know before adopting similar strategies.

We check in with a media expert about moves Facebook has been making in Australia and what it may indicate for the future of news on social media. Then we speak with a Door County musician about creating music and sharing art virtually during a pandemic.