Poverty isn’t just the result of one’s economic circumstances; social relationships have a hand in it, too. We talk to a researcher about what we miss when we try to address poverty, and examine a program that could provide a foundation for a future approach.

From “The Breakfast Club” to “Dead Poets Society,” ‘80s teen movies defined an era. A film critic tells us why these flicks continue to captivate audiences both young and old. We also talk about what we can learn from their missteps.

As counties across Wisconsin face the aftermath of summer storms, we talk with a county executive about Dane County's recovery from historic flooding last year. Then, a researcher discusses the role of climate change skepticism in state elections. We also explore what scientists are learning about loons.

An advocate for open government explains how Gov. Tony Evers' administration is using a new law to shorten windows for public comment on state agency rules. Then, a reporter joins the program to discuss issues around farms, water quality and government regulations as some Wisconsin communities ban the expansion of large-scale farms through local ordinances.

A reporter outlines why Wisconsin school bus companies are struggling to find drivers and how schools are responding as a new academic year approaches. Then, a spokesman for cranberry growers joins the program to discuss the crop's unfolding season and recent trade policies that could affect international sales.

We discuss a new tool tracking fatal overdoses and a recent downward trend in opioid-related deaths with a state health official. Then, a doctor helps us explore treatment options for people struggling with opioid dependence, including medication-assisted treatment.

We learn about the universal background check bill proposed by Democratic lawmakers. We also get the details of the gun policy debate happening in the Capitol. Then, an education reporter joins us discuss a package of bills that would impact tuition and fees at Wisconsin's public universities.

We travel to a growing event that celebrates Wisconsin's trucking industry. Then, we go back in time to the sounds, smells and tastes of a traditional German pig roast. We discuss other traditional German foods and look ahead to festivals this fall.

Nearly one in every four workers feel burned out on the job very often or always, according to Gallup polls. Burnout is a complicated phenomenon that stems from more than work-life balance. We hear about stories of burnout in Wisconsin, and a researcher explains factors that contribute to turnover.

Reporter Ashley Luthern spent months investigating the role of structural racism in Milwaukee crime patterns. She joins us to discuss her findings, including the fact that black residents are far more likely than white residents to be shot and killed.