Many women who have made major scientific contributions remain relatively unknown. They disproved tenets once considered to be laws of physics, drastically reduced infant mortality rates and made huge advances in cancer drugs. We explore the forgotten histories of some of science’s most important figures.

We revisit the summer’s politics shows and invite listeners to share their programming ideas with a look ahead to the November general election.

We talk to a U.S. Census Bureau official about the bureau’s efforts to count every resident and why it matters. Then we check in with a sports reporter about how professional and college leagues’ seasons are changing due to the pandemic.

With the pandemic halting many familiar summer activities, some outside-the-box thinking is warranted. We learn about an outdoor treasure hunt called geocaching and how anyone can take part with the right tools and rules in mind.

As calls for police reform grow around the country, many are looking to a crisis intervention program in Eugene, Oregon as a possible model. We talk to workers at CAHOOTS — Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets — to find out how the program got started, how it works, and how other cities might be able to adopt a similar model.

First, Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik joins us to discuss coronavirus risks associated with the Aug. 11 election, the Democratic National Convention, the city’s free mask program and more. Then, a political science professor discusses the historic choice for a vice presidential running mate of a major party.

Amid the pandemic, we learn the way we inhabit buildings and how it's evolving, including at-home work spaces. Our guests detail design concepts of Frank Lloyd Wright. Plus, how the crisis is affecting affordable housing across the state.

Like a plague on American society, racism seeped into the country's historic institutions — including the United States military — long ago. We talk with a retired army general about his experiences with racism during his time in service to the country.

President Trump’s executive orders aim to provide relief to people struggling in the pandemic. We talk with an expert about the future of the economy. Then, a WPR reporter shares an analysis of Tuesday's primary election.

An expert on financial decision-making offers advice on navigating student loans, mortgages, and other expenses without access to a consistent source of income.