Icy conditions, and the hazards they create, are often fought using road salt. We learn about some alternative options and why they might be more beneficial. Then, holidays can be an extra source of stress for caregivers. We discuss how to make gatherings enjoyable for folks with dementia and those that tend to them.

Forgot to thaw the turkey out? Our guest has a hack for that. We get a crash course on how to cook — and impress — for the holidays with a guest who trades in the tasty-but-simple, and grab a few recipes along the way.

First, we discuss what hunters need to know for gun-deer season with the DNR’s chief warden. Then, Vivent Health’s leader informs us about policy, prevention and care surrounding HIV/ AIDS, a virus disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ-plus community and people of color.

A poultry specialist joins the program to discuss Wisconsin's declining number of turkey farms. Then, we look at the challenges facing Wisconsin's workforce — from wage and skill gaps to racial disparities.

For this edition of State Capitol Report, we look at recent bills signed by Gov. Tony Evers, including a law that makes it a felony to trespass on oil pipeline sites. Then, state Sen. Janet Bewley, D-Mason, joins us to discuss new legislation that would establish regulations for child care providers and recreational camps.

Wisconsin’s lakes may seem quieter places in winter, but there is a lot going on under the surface. A Wisconsin author and lake enthusiast joins us to discuss the science behind our seasonally changing waterways.

Frank Lloyd Wright, a man considered to be one of the greatest American architects of all time, was also a human shaped by tragedy, regret and sorrow. We talk to an author who dug past the ego to learn more about who Wright was as a person, and the role that fire played in his life and legacy.

An economist discusses public opinion on the president's trade policies and whether he thinks those policies are working. Then, we discuss the repercussions of a new study finding that many of America's sleep deprived workers are emergency response employees.

The newly released Marquette Poll shows support for the impeachment of President Trump is slipping among Wisconsinites. The poll director explains what this means for the 2020 election. Then, we look at the latest investigations of free online tax services and why some are still paying up.

A music critic joins the program to discuss Wisconsin jukeboxes and this year’s most played songs, according to data shared by the national jukebox company TouchTunes. We look at songs that topped statewide charts, and hits that gained traction in some cities more than others.