A writer joins the program to talk about her latest collection of poetry that weaves together the nuanced beauty of the outdoors with a historical, indigenous perspective. We also talk about what makes for good poetry and the different ways it touches people.

As families turn to cooking more at home during the coronavirus, we take a closer look at kitchenware. A Wisconsin coppersmith joins the show to explain what it takes to manufacture homemade cookware. Plus, we’ll find out when to cook with copper, iron and clay pots and pans.

Once temperatures reach below 50 degrees, honey bees form a cluster in their hives to stay warm. A Wisconsin beekeeper explains what it takes to care for bees during the winter months. Plus, we’ll discuss his latest research on breeding mite-resistant bees.

A high school poetry workshop transformed into an anthology of Wisconsin after Wisconsin Poet Laureate Margaret “Peggy” Rozga recruited Madison Poet laureate Angie Trudell Vasquez as co-editor for Through This Door: Wisconsin in Poems. We explore diverse perspectives through poetry.

Is business attire over? Why, in this economy, is the average disposable income growing faster than it has in more than 35 years? And why are women dropping out of the workforce at four times the rate of men? We talk about it with the editor of NPR’s The Indicator.

The U.S. Postal Service is currently dealing with an influx in shipping holiday packages due to the pandemic. We check in with a reporter about its ongoing challenges. Then, we discuss the Milwaukee Bucks and what the upcoming season will look like as the COVID-19 crisis continues.

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.

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.

Planned Parenthood seeks to expand abortion access in Wisconsin. We talk with the non-profit organization about the latest lawsuit filed. Then, a reporter explains a new contact tracing tool meant to help Wisconsin residents stay informed about individuals with the coronavirus.

After growing up in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, an author explores the mysteries of girlhood, including her personal struggles with gender and identity. We’ll follow her essay collection about living among Midwest traditions and how it shaped her sense of belonging.