We discuss reports of black bears awakening earlier than normal from hibernation amid Wisconsin’s warmer winter. Then, a former Netflix employee shares his vision for creating a hub for video game development across the Midwest. Then, a panel of leaders in economic development talks about ways to attract and retain young professionals in the state.

A researcher at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety discusses a push by Milwaukee officials to install red light and speed enforcement cameras. Then, a Ho-Chunk Nation representative talks about the role of Native American code talkers in World War II. Then, a new mapping project shows the dangers of light pollution to migratory birds.

A Wisconsin sociology professor discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now entering its third year. Then, we examine a Minneapolis ban on single-family zoning and the push to block it in court. Then, we gather your ideas for future programs of “The Morning Show.”

We talk with Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez about leading a new task force examining challenges in health care. Then, we learn about a study of robots in manufacturing. Then, a researcher outlines why a decline in monarchs is concerning. Then, Milwaukee author Ben Katt explains how self-discovery at midlife can be achieved.

We discuss how voting maps backed by Gov. Tony Evers and recently approved by Republican legislators would affect future elections in the state. Then, we learn about new farmworker protections administered by the state Department of Workforce Development. Then, we get tips for landscaping in spring.

We talk to a veteran ice climber from Wisconsin in advance of the Winona Ice Climbing Festival. Then, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan reviews Congress and the U.S. Postal Service. Then, we talk to a panel of journalists and scholars about Black media in Wisconsin.

First, a researcher tells us about the impact of reduced snowpack in Wisconsin and beyond. Then, the head of an association of school personnel administrators gives an update on staffing and retention in Wisconsin schools. Then, two guests give insight into how highway development affects communities of color.

We discuss the rise of sports gambling and bets on the Super Bowl with a Milwaukee casino. Then, we visit a new children’s museum in Wausau. Then, a UW-Madison economist outlines where nation’s financial fortunes appear headed. Then, an Oshkosh speech language pathologist explains vocal cord dysfunction.

We discuss an anticipated drop in federal funding for victim services with the advocacy group End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin. Then, we talk with a pair of Eau Claire natives about competitive ski jumping. Then, we examine how Wisconsin handles tobacco after the American Lung Association issues the state a failing grade.

Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still joins the show to outline why the state’s $3.1 billion surplus should be invested. Then, a leader of the state’s cottage food producers criticizes a legislative effort to regulate the industry. Then, we look at new cars models rolling off production floors this year.