We learn about the use of psychedelic drugs for treating mental illnesses. Then we find out how rural health facilities and workers are faring during the pandemic.

A new report of voter data from the spring election reveals the consequences of ballot rejection and implications for November. Then, we get an update on how food banks across the state are doing amid the pandemic. Our guest explains new food security grants.

Experts say tracing the spread of COVID-19 is key in the fight against the new coronavirus, but major security flaws have been found in some quarantine and tracing apps. A reporter fills us in on the tech issues and how companies and governments are trying to fix them.

A nationwide research project is looking to treat COVID-19 and end racial disparities. We’ll hear from one of the project’s leaders about Wisconsin’s role. Plus, an infectious disease specialist shares her research on the coronavirus, while detailing the latest vaccine developments.

We discuss a new group assigned with outlining strategies to improve access to affordable, high-speed internet. Then, Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman discusses how the state is handling unemployment claims amid an ongoing debate in Congress over federally funded benefits.

Former state Sen. Tim Cullen discusses his new book about Janesville and its decades-long history with General Motors before the company closed its massive factory in 2008, eliminating thousands of jobs. Cullen recounts women and African Americans breaking barriers at the plant, and some of his family’s own stories.

On this edition of The Explorer’s Club, we tag along with Emily Graslie, host of the PBS show "Prehistoric Road Trip." We learn about the ancient history of America’s Northern Great Plains by discovering fossils, clams, dinosaur bones and more! We also get tips and tricks for our own fossil finding expeditions.

Documents obtained by the Associated Press say the Trump administration is detaining immigrant children, sometimes for weeks, before sending them home amid the pandemic. We discuss immigration policies. Then, our partners at WisContext explain Wisconsin’s approach to police union discipline.

Over the years, the state Department of Natural Resources has increased access to state parks and public lands to people with disabilities. We discuss options for fishing, hiking, camping and all-terrain wheelchairs.

A new documentary traces the personal journey of a Madison-based pastor as he confronts racism in society and his own family’s past. We speak with the civic leader about the role race plays in our identity, families and our politics.