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A Congressional correspondent with AP updates us on top national political stories, including passage of a major infrastructure budget resolution. Then we look at results of a new report detailing a rise in opioid-related deaths in Wisconsin during the coronavirus pandemic.

We talk with a state health professional about the resurgent number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Wisconsin, as well as a vaccine trial for children taking place. Then a Milwaukee photographer explains an enduring prank and why it still works. And we hear from listeners about some of the best classes they took in school.

We discuss managing stress and trauma for people working, and living, in nursing homes. And diabetes continues to be a concurrent crisis with the coronavirus pandemic. We talk about why.

A WPR reporter and the father of a Kenosha police shooting victim talk about where police accountability, racial justice, and community healing efforts are, one year after Black man Jacob Blake was shot multiple times by a white officer. Then, we talk about the possessions we cherish, and the memories that make those objects special.

A consumer culture columnist explains some of the history that could be contributing to current customer rage. Then we talk with a political scientist about the situation in Afghanistan, and a local leader involved with helping incoming refugees get settled in Wisconsin

A psychologist shares thoughts on the importance for preparing mentally for a future that continues to include COVID-19. Then we hear from a gear head guru from Wisconsin preaching yoga to the biker community. And we go deep on a new Titanic exhibition in Oshkosh showcasing Wisconsin ties to the famous wreck.

We talk with a law professor about the legal effort to redistrict Wisconsin legislative maps, and the opposition to it. Then a food editor gives us some ideas for turning an abundance of summer tomatoes into delicious dishes.

We talk with a security researcher about the T-Mobile data breach and what to do if we've been affected. Then an author and historian shares lessons from a smallpox outbreak from the 18th century. And a dairy industry analyst talks about the impacts of new relief funding for farmers Gov. Tony Evers announced this week.

We talk about the latest developments in Afghanistan with a Wisconsin veteran who was deployed there multiple times. Then an author and journalist gives us some ideas for talking with strangers, and how that could make the world a better place.

A Kinesiology professor talks with us about the impacts of tackle football on young players, in light of a new public service announcement by former Packer Brett Favre. Then a human development and behavior expert helps us plan for a smoother, more successful transition, for those who may be returning to work in an office or on-site.