Could there be a way to fix our polarized and often dysfunctional politics? We talk with the former head of Wisconsin-based Gehl Foods who believes that a reformed voting system could inject competition into our democracy and lead to more collaborative, effective governance.

In this hour, a surrogate from the Joe Biden presidential campaign joins us to make the case for his election. Then, we hear from a WPR reporter on some renewed small business grants, and later talk with a former national security advisor for President Donald Trump.

NASA’s Artemis Program has set 2024 as the year the first woman and next man will set foot on the moon. We’re following the latest news surrounding the lunar mission. Plus, we’ll briefly explore NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission, which is currently underway.

Growing up isn’t easy. But these days, with the stresses of social media and the pandemic, young people are facing far greater mental health challenges than ever before. We speak to a psychologist who works to keep kids who are having major mental health problems in their homes, instead of institutions.

We hear from a Northeast Wisconsin state assembly representative on how they're addressing the increase in COVID-19 cases in that part of the state. Then, we talk to the secretary of the state Dept. of Children and Families about new funds allocated for childcare providers.

With temperatures cooling down and leaves changing color, it’s time to think food preservation. Our guest shares how to can and preserve with the best fruits and vegetables of fall.

The deadly coronavirus pandemic, an intense presidential campaign and protests calling for racial equity have most of us drowning in information. Social media is overloaded with conspiracy theories, angry rants, misleading data and dubious news reports. We talk to a co-author of “Calling Bull****” about how to see through all the BS.

First, we explore the influence of Amazon on the American economy and society. Afterwards, an author shares her experience growing up in western Wisconsin in the 1930s in a collection of short essays. Then, we check in with two Milwaukee election officials about working the polls during a pandemic.

Wisconsin’s wine scene has grown to offer more than 120 wineries across the state. On this Wisconsin Weekend, we’re getting a taste of where you should visit to enjoy local wine events.

There’s a federal moratorium on evictions through the end of this year. A housing attorney joins the show to answer your questions about rental assistance and what to do if you’re at risk for eviction in the new year. For more resources on eviction, check out this piece from WHYsconsin .