Psychiatrists rely on a book called the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'' to define and classify numerous conditions with the goal of improving diagnoses, treatments and research. We talk to a couple of psychiatrists about how recent revisions to the book were made and why.

From healthcare to education, workers continue to speak up about conditions that are leading to burn out and resignations. We speak with an organizational psychologist about what to do if you’re feeling burned out.

Transgender people have faced shifting acceptance in the U.S. military over the past several years. We talk with three contributors to a book about the experiences of transgender people who have served their country with honor and integrity.

Companies will pay close to $15 billion this year to have so-called social media influencers promote their products on Facebook, TikTok and other apps, according to Forbes magazine. We learn about how this social media market is changing advertising and what it takes to make it big as an influencer.

Scientists, activists, companies and governments have fought for decades over whether the chemical DDT is good or bad. We talk with the author of a new book about what that struggle can teach us about today’s scientific battles, and how often the fights are happening in secret.

We all have an internal voice. In fact, self talk is an evolutionary advantage that helps us work through challenging situations. But this voice can also turn negative and hold us back from accomplishing goals. Psychologist Ethan Kross discusses his book on why the voice in our head matters.

In many Evangelical faiths, women are expected to be subservient and supportive to men. We speak with a historian and Evangelical scholar who argues that these gender roles are based in human culture, not Scripture. She’s part of a growing movement challenging the role of women in Christianity.

Climate change activism is being led by youth in countries already seeing the destruction and suffering that a shifting climate brings. We talk with activists from Uganda, the Philippines and Barbados about how their countries are changing and how they want wealthy nations to respond.

A state lawmaker discusses ongoing efforts to close and replace the Green Bay Correctional Institution, the second-oldest prison in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Association of School Nurses president breaks down how a shortage of school nurses is effecting districts.

This year Wisconsin Life created dozens of stories about the people of the state. The program highlights Cuban exiles, Nanas and the century old tradition of spearfishing. We talk with the Wisconsin Life producer on the top shows of 2022.