It’s awards season. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this month revealed its nominees for 23 categories, including the best actress, best picture and best original song. We review the year in movies.

We talk with a pediatrician about recent changes in child development goals and what they mean for parents. Then, we hear from a UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus on how music affects the brain.

The Midwest is often believed to be extremely white and lacking racial diversity. But Black Americans have a long, rich history in the Midwest. A new anthology highlights the experiences of Black Midwesterners and how they’ve been left out of the stories our culture tells about the region.

A northern Wisconsin farmer explains why community supported agriculture efforts and interest has grown during the pandemic. Then, we hear from the top general of the Wisconsin National Guard about troop mental health.

For decades, the auto industry has promised self-driving cars that are safe and carefree. The author of a new book, however, writes that it’s time to wake up and smell the motor oil — these fancy cars are just a dream and we should explore more eco-friendly alternative ways to get around instead.

A professor discusses the new “Mapping Dejope” digital storytelling initiative, which will document the histories of Indigenous people. Then, the president of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation previews the upcoming State of the Tribes speech.

The new Wisconsin Farmers Union president describes issues today's farmers face. Then, we speak with the state’s Equal Rights Division manager about discriminatory complaints.

The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Impacts released their once-in-a-decade assessment last week detailing the latest research and impacts of climate change on Wisconsin. We talk with the co-director of the initiative about how global warming is affecting those in the Badger State.

Things are getting a little fishy on The Morning Show this Friday. We hear from some fourth graders who have questions for a DNR biologist about fish and other animals. Then, we discuss new developments in PFAS testing and the annual sturgeon spearing season.

First, we chat with a co-host of Planet Money’s “The Indicator” podcast about recent job numbers and the economy. Then, we speak with Gov. Tony Evers about his priorities for this year following his State of the State address Tuesday.