Sweatpants have become a punchline to sum up 2020, as many wore them unbeknownst to their co-workers on video calls from their homes. But could this piece of clothing become as acceptable as jeans post-pandemic? We turn to the experts to examine the past, present and future of leisurewear.

The coronavirus pandemic changed the way we consume and experience music this year. Despite the challenges, new albums were released and virtual performances became common. We talk about 2020 in music with NPR’s Stephen Thompson.

A graphic designer explains how the fonts we use on resumes, signs and websites can inform the way others feel about us. Then, w e hear from a pair of white authors about racial justice and white supremacy.

Talking about money with the people closest to us can be awkward and even contentious. We learn how to break the ice with a personal finance expert, who helps us broach everything from prenuptial agreements to setting financial boundaries with friends who make more money than us.

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're following the latest news surrounding the Kyle Rittenhouse case. The 17-year-old is accused of shooting and killing two people as well as injuring a third during protests in Kenosha. Then, we'll talk about outdoor winter dining options across the state.

The life lessons elders share are invaluable. We talk with the author of a new book about what he's learned in his years of living that he wrote for his grandson.

Since the COVID-19 crisis began, the UW Health Pain Management Clinic has seen an increase in patient needs. The medical director joins the show to explain the challenges of managing chronic pain in this pandemic. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at opioid use and alternative methods of treatment.

The year brought an unexpected public health emergency, large demonstrations for racial justice, and an economic recession. We talk about the legislative response to these circumstances in Wisconsin, or the lack thereof. We also recap election results and lawsuits, analyze where partisanship prevailed this year and look ahead to 2021.

According to the country's largest nursing union, over 1,700 health care workers have died of COVID-19. We talk with two healthcare managers to see how hospitals are handling the latest surge in COVID-19 cases and the challenges facing nurses.