Abraham Lincoln expert Steve Rogstad discusses his latest book "Lincoln Among the Badgers: Rediscovering Sites Associated with Abraham and Mary Lincoln in Wisconsin."   In the book, Rogstad talks about various connections between the Lincolns and Wisconsin - the five visits that they made to the state (all separately; they never visited Wisconsin together) - and the many Lincoln statues in our state, including the statue found on the campus of Carthage College.  We also hear about the circumstances under which President Lincoln made Thanksgiving a federal holiday.

Elke Scholz, author of "Anxiety Warrior," discusses what 'anxiety' is, the various forms it can take, and the means by which we can deal with our anxiety issues.  

Ted Yang, author of "Table for Five: a Father's Story of Life, Love and Loss."   

We catch up with professional musician Zachary Scot Johnson, originally from Racine but now living in the Twin Cities, who has just completed the 3000th segment of his Youtube project "Song A Day."  We also talk about what the COVID-19 pandemic has meant for Zach and other professional musicians.  

From 2007-  On the anniversary of the assassination of J.F.K., we replay this conversation with Vincent Bugliosi about "Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy"  in which he methodically takes apart the many conspiracy theories that have sprung up in the wake of the shooting.  Bugliosi's many books include "Helter Skelter."  

From 1998 comes this interview with Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid, co-authors of "Seductions of Rice: a Cookbook."   The book explores this astonishing varieties of rice found around the world and the array of things that can be done with rice. 

This is my unabridged interview with Jody Stevenson, an R.N. with Mercy Clinic in West Des Moines, IA - and someone who contracted COVID-19.  

This is my unabridged interview with Carthage College student Tim Wagner about having COVID-19 - and being asymptomatic.  

This is my unabridged interview with Carthage College student Nick Renkosik talking about having COVID-19. 

This is my unabridged interview with 66th Assembly District Representative Greta Neubauer.