We're joined by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Chief Judge Mary Triggiano, named last month as director of the Marquette University Law School’s Andrew Center for Restorative Justice. Two local toy store owners then speak to the importance of shopping at small businesses during the holiday season.

The Department of Homeland Security says the U.S. is in a “heightened threat environment” of violent extremist behavior both on and offline. A Marquette University digital ethics expert breaks down the risks and strategies of navigating social media.

We talk with a U.S. Department of Agriculture official about how Mississippi River water levels are so low, it has slowed the movement of agricultural products and other goods. Then we hear the latest on a legal battle over a gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin and learn how gun deer season went.

We get tips on displaying and repairing beautiful holiday lights. Three Wisconsin business owners share their visions for operating more environmentally sustainable companies.

A reporter for The New York Times delves into the growth in domestic manufacturing. A researcher from the Wisconsin Policy Forum explains why local government debt in the state is on the rise.

A new ProPublica investigation shows how lax regulations have allowed the hospice industry to become rife with fraud and exploitation. We speak with the reporter behind the story. We later talk with an expert from the Hospice Foundation of America to answer your questions about end-of-life care.

Department of Administration Secretary-Designee Kathy Blumenfeld discusses 2023 budget requests as the state faces a $6.5 billion surplus. A Wisconsin’s Green Party leader outlines priorities after qualifying to appear on the 2024 presidential ballot.

As 2022 comes to a close, Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate, Dasha Kelly Hamilton talks about this year’s accomplishments. Plus, we explore her ongoing efforts to build community through poetry and spoken word.

We learn how forever chemicals are regulated and what options there are to filter them from your water. And we catch up on the World Cup as the United States heads to the round of 16.

In mid-November, a controversial survey of UW System students started circulating, asking for their perspectives on free speech, diversity and self-censorship on campus. UW System President Jay Rothman joins us to talk about efforts to improve civil discourse and other issues.