Central Time Wisconsin Public Radio

Author and activist Anne Lamott joins the show again to talk about her 20th book all about love. Then Food Friday this week focuses on memorable kitchen mishaps. And researchers explain what’s contributing to food inflation.

A Washington Post columnist explains why many people under 40 have lost faith in America’s economic system. Then we learn how President Joe Biden’s latest attempt to relieve student loan debt would work. And the author of a new memoir talks about the community benefits of birding.

We talk to a policy expert about Amazon’s best-kept secret: how they make their money. Then, we talk about how Joe Biden’s influence has affected Israel’s actions in Gaza. And, we talk to the author of a new book about the trajectory of women’s financial freedom throughout history.

Parenting specialists talk about overcoming challenges facing parents of male children. Then we learn about the new Asian-American curriculum requirement in Wisconsin schools. And a  women’s sports expert celebrates the tsunami of popularity and profit that is Caitlin Clark and women’s athletics.

We check in with a longtime political writer about voter enthusiasm in Wisconsin. Then, we look at why platforms like YouTube and TikTok are winning the streaming wars. Plus, we talk to a sociologist about how the pandemic shaped social connections for better and worse.

A bee conservation specialist responds to the latest data indicating that honeybee colonies are at an all-time high. Then, a chef makes the case for pasta salad on Food Friday. And we talk to a policy expert about how abortion could play a role in the November election.