People spend a third of their lives sleeping , much of it dominated by REM sleep when many dreams occur. All land animals — even spiders — have been documented to experience REM sleep. We talk with a leading authority on sleep to find out what is happening in our bodies during REM sleep.

We talk to two proponents of insect consumption as a sustainable source of nutrition. Then, WPR's state Capitol reporter reviews the latest news in state politics.

The play “Clyde’s” is about formerly incarcerated staff at a truckstop diner. We talk about the collaboration between a Madison theater company and a nonprofit helping people in the criminal justice system. Then, indie musician Dessa joins us to talk about her new album and Wisconsin ties.

First, a La Crosse-based nonprofit leader discusses efforts and challenges homeless people face when looking for jobs. Then, Wisconsin Public Radio's education reporter reviews the latest on state K-12 education.

It’s less than a year until the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Wisconsin is expected to be a pivotal state next November. We speak with the chairs of Wisconsin’s Democratic and Republican party to learn more about their strategy heading into an election year.

We revisit conversations from WPR's "The Morning Show" and invite listeners to share their ideas for future programs.

Ever wonder how to grow a giant pumpkin? One farmer digs into why it’s almost a full-time job to grow more than 1,000 pounds of pumpkins. Then, a member of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism gives us a look into several of Wisconsin’s pumpkin patches and farms.

We look at how tourism activity in Door County has hit a record. Then we learn how the Port of Green Bay is creating an economic boost for the region.

United States Army Pvt. Travis King is back in U.S. custody after crossing the border to North Korea in July. We talk with professor and SK-Korea Foundation chair at the Brookings Institution’s Center for East Asia Policy Studies about King’s detainment and release from North Korea.

A tech reporter explains Amazon’s economic power and an antitrust lawsuit the Federal Trade Commission and Wisconsin have filed against it. Then the co-creator of the “Local Man” comic book explains what it’s like to be a shamed superhero forced to move back to his hometown in Wisconsin.