State lawmakers tackled more than a few bills last week, sending a number of them to Gov. Evers' desk for signing or veto. A WPR Capitol reporter explains what passed, what didn’t and the outcome of the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election.

The legendary American Birkebeiner kicks off this weekend in northern Wisconsin, where thousands of skiers will participate in a series of races. Our guest shares a preview. Then, we take deep dive into local Polar Plunge events and learn how they're raising funds for Special Olympics Wisconsin.

U.S. Attorney General William Barr recently admitted he considered resigning, following public remarks from President Trump. A former Wisconsin prosecutor shares insight. Then, we discuss mental health services in Wisconsin. Our guest explains how a new admissions unit could make a difference.

Scout is a lucky dog in more ways than one. Not only did the 7-year-old Golden Retriever survive cancer thanks to the doctors at the UW-Madison veterinary school, he was in a Super Bowl commercial because of it. We talk with one of Scout’s vets about treating cancer in our pets.

A scientist explains why Lake Michigan’s average water level is the highest it's been in 30 years and what we can expect for lake levels in the future. Then we learn about how a purple tube in a refrigerator could save the life of someone living with dementia.

We live in a digital world. Still, constantly being connected to a device could compromise a person’s ability to empathize. An author shares her latest book about how technology may be hurting our ability to feel for one another.

Ned Daniels Jr. of the Forest County Potawatomi Community gave the annual State of the Tribes address to the Wisconsin Legislature. We talk with an American Indian studies professor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee about what was significant from the address.

A financial planner gives advice on personal finance fundamentals, including setting and achieving savings goals, paying off debt, saving for retirement, figuring out a budget and more.

We speak with a professor who studies how people learn about science and who developed a framework for teaching kids about climate change adaptation.

For African Americans, researching family genealogy can be a difficult endeavor with the country’s history of slavery and systemic racism. But there can be a paper trail to follow — if you know where to look. We get tips from a genealogy specialist at the Wisconsin Historical Society.