The U.S. Census Bureau estimates more than one-quarter of American firms are family-owned. We examine the unique nature of these enterprises and hear from Wisconsin family business owners. Then, author […]

We learn about a new class of drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, that aim to help a variety of health issues. Then, we talk with Mercury Stardust, known as the […]

A new book from Ohio historian Steven Conn argues the image of wide, open spaces in rural America is romanticized and inaccurate. We discuss the book, “The Lies of the […]

We learn about the role of grandparents in addressing child care shortages. Then, we explore efforts to reduce smoking in Wisconsin. Then, the host of a podcast called “Big Sugar” discusses sugar production in the United States.

We examine the early years of Hubert Humphrey with roots in South Dakota, becoming Minneapolis’ mayor, and efforts to fight racism at the state and national level. Then, we discuss a special report on gun deaths in Wisconsin.

We talk with a leader and sponsor of Literacy Network about the organization’s legacy and its 50th anniversary this year. Then, a Wisconsin speech pathologist explains ways to treat vocal cord dysfunction. Then, a Michigan author discusses his latest book on travel highlights in the Upper Peninsula.

We explore restaurant news with “Wisconsin Foodie” host Luke Zahm. Then, we get updates on this summer’s rare double-emergence of cicada broods. Then, we hear about two new rural partnerships responding to climate change. Then, a plant pathologist discusses the effects of pesticides.

A UW-Madison professor explains new research and immigration patterns in the Darién Gap. Then, a hematologist discusses a rare blood disease known as amyloidosis. Then, WPR’s Lori Skelton previews the spring concert season.

We preview Milwaukee’s annual film festival. Then, Centro Hispano Dane County explains a new report which examines how to help Latinas save money. Then, the World Happiness Report reveals the happiest countries. Then, we learn about an initiative to bring affordable child care centers to college campuses.

We learn about legislative proposals in Wisconsin that aim to support local newspapers. Then, Republican Rep. Jerry O’Connor discusses bills recently signed into law. Then, a Wisconsin grant program bolsters students’ access to local foods. We hear from four of the recipients.