The episode kicks off with a tribute to comedic icon Catherine O'Hara, exploring her legendary roles and influence on comedy with Madison film critic Rob Thomas. The conversation then shifts to aliens, as listeners and guests share their favorite extraterrestrial films and shows, from 'Arrival' to 'The X-Files.' In a compelling segment, award-winning journalist Jeffrey E. Stern discusses his latest book, 'Warhead,' unraveling the complex history of precision-guided munitions and their unintended consequences, including interviews with Nazi rocket scientists and connections to the Apollo mission.

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Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed.