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For years, political scientists and commentators have been warning that American democracy is on the brink of collapse. We check in with a journalist, a conservative pundit and an academic to read the democracy vital signs ahead of an election year likely to be both bitter and contentious.

First, we hear from Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan about the upcoming Farm Bill and potential impeachment proceedings in Congress. Then, a HuffPost writer discusses the trend among Generation Z people to hide their feet online.

Minnesota chef and author Amy Thielen says in her new cookbook that “absolutely everything” tastes better when served at someone else’s house. The author takes us through several recipes and explores the art of cooking for groups of people.

We speak with state Rep. David Steffen, R-Green Bay, who is proposing to cut taxes by nearly $3 billion. Then, we speak with a state international trade official about Gov. Tony Evers’ trip to Europe promoting Wisconsin’s economy.

The Language Conservancy estimates around 41 percent of the 7,000 languages spoken today are endangered, including Ho-Chunk. But this summer, the tribe took another step to preserve their language. We speak with language conservationists on preventing extinction.

Two state health department officials explain a new program aiming to address Wisconsin's shortage of caregivers. Later, an Illinois researcher discusses the potential ways geothermal power could be used in the Midwest.

We talk with a psychologist about their lived experience with ADHD and learn about the factors that contribute to differences in diagnosis based on age and gender.

First, we talk with a pair of skateboard advocates about state and local efforts to support the activity. Then, we hear from a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oceanographer about this year's record-high ocean temperatures.

Recycling rates in the U.S. have fallen to a new low. According to Greenpeace USA, about 5 percent of plastic waste was recycled in 2021. A Wisconsin professor reveals a new recycling technique that’s turning low-value waste plastic into high-value products.