U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson details election results, inflation and more. Then, as Wisconsin gardeners prepare for spring planting, we meet a Michigan seed saver. Then, the Wisconsin Energy Institute shares efforts to make biofuels to power cars and planes. Then, we visit the Wisconsin Film Festival.

A Wisconsin water operator talks about making delicious tap water. Then, the head of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority talks bridge safety. Then, best-selling author James Patterson talks about his newest book and a local bookseller shares their perspective.

We examine an effort to chronicle state history through objects, such as doorbells and heirloom ornaments. Then, an author shares stories from Great Lakes maritime history.

The head of a UW-Madison lab talks about new research of Down syndrome. Then, the Appleton-based writer of “Ask Jean” shares moving tips for older adults. Then, we talk with a pair of Wisconsin detectorists about their hobby, free services and community.

We speak with the head of WisconsinEye about the future of the independent Capitol broadcast organization. Then, we learn the latest behind housing affordability and a growing number of evictions. Then, we speak with two medical practitioners in Wisconsin about dialysis, transplantation and other medical treatments for kidney disease.

A sports journalist previews the baseball season of the Milwaukee Brewers. Then, we hear from a panel of Wisconsin poets. Then, a financial advice podcaster offers advice on saving money as a millennial.

An author of a study on women’s sexual health discusses the findings.  Then, we examine a shortage of attorneys creating a backlog of immigration cases. Then, New York Times columnist Ezra Klein joins the show ahead of a Madison event. Then, we discuss the Repair Cafe movement finding momentum in Oshkosh.

We hear from Green Bay native and producer Josh Rosenberg about contributing to “The Last Repair Shop,” which won an Academy Award this month for best short documentary. Then, we learn about a hospital for injured and ill birds amid the spring migration. Then, the author of a new book discusses illness politics in national […]

We talk about hearing loss and a new study showing its prevalence in rural areas. Then, a leader of The Alumni Resource Center and a pair of ability ambassadors overview a project to promote workplace accessibility. Then, we hear from the author of “The New Art of Coffee: From Morning Cup to Caffeine Cocktail” about […]

A WPR reporter previews the statewide April elections. Then, state Rep. Shelia Stubbs, D-Madison, joins the show to discuss criminal justice issues. Then, we get spring cleaning tips from a professional organizer.