First, Milwaukee musical group SistaStrings discusses their latest album “Love Is The Only Thing." Then, we hear from a Milwaukee chef about his farm-to-table take on Mexican cuisine.

First, we speak with a UW-Milwaukee professor to learn more about the state of education, economy, housing and more for veterans across Wisconsin. Then, we speak with two authorities about challenges facing veterans.

A new legislative committee is exploring how to reduce crime in Wisconsin. Two committee members discuss expanding job opportunities and substance abuse treatment for offenders. Then, we talk with the Arcadia School District's superintendent about another legislative committee studying how school districts could share services and save money.

UW-Madison’s Mills Music Library has an archive of recordings dating more than a century. We talk to the curator of a sampling of recordings from the past 160 years about what’s in the library’s collection and how recording technology influences the art.

First, we learn more about a burial process that aims to minimize environmental impact. Then, the head of a Milwaukee-based Holocaust education center discusses new state mandates for teaching children about the Holocaust.

October is peak fall color season for most of the state, according to Travel Wisconsin’s fall color report. We talk with a DNR Recreation Partnerships section chief about what state parks to see this autumn.

First, a Wisconsin nurse practitioner breaks down recent innovations in organ donation. Then, we talk with the state historic preservation officer about the latest additions to the State Register of Historic Places.

Poor quality drinking water has destabilized trust in American government, a UW-Madison professor says. In “The Profits of Distrust,” the author explains that what comes out of your tap affects more than health but civic engagement, trust in politicians and the long term trajectory of the public good.

First, we talk to the first female general manager of the Madison Mallards baseball team. Then, we hear from a UW-Madison climate scientist about the impact of recent heavy rain and sewers overflowing into Lake Michigan and other nearby bodies of water.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as much as 40 percent of the entire nation's food supply is discarded each year. One way to reduce waste is by preserving food at home. A Wisconsin expert shares tips for canning and dehydrating.