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A political scientist talks with us about a new survey showing church membership in America at an historic low point. Then we discuss a leader from the Anti-Defamation League about how companies and individuals can reduce the amount of internet-based harassment taking place.

We're beginning to hear how effective a COVID-19 vaccine is in young people. We talk with a pediatric infectious diseases physician about the importance, and complexity, of vaccinating this segment of the population. And a public policy and management expert discusses whether Congress deciding to bring back directed spending -- or earmarks -- could actually make the body productive again.

A political scientist talks with us about a new survey showing church membership in America at an historic low point. Then we discuss a leader from the Anti-Defamation League about how companies and individuals can reduce the amount of internet-based harassment taking place.

We talk with a Washington journalist about what President Joe Biden had to say in an address about a major infrastructure plan. A Wisconsin reporter joins us to talk about Wednesday's state Supreme Court decision to strike down the mask mandate. Then a Hmong leader discusses how that Wisconsin community has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Former President Donald Trump deviated from how presidents typically interact with news media. We talk with a journalism and mass communication professor about how things may change further in how presidents are covered, during the Biden administration. Then WPR's sports reporter looks at upcoming Opening Day at American Family Field. And we learn about creative trials at two UW system schools to help save students money.

We talk with a Washington journalist about what President Joe Biden had to say in an address about a major infrastructure plan. A Wisconsin reporter joins us to talk about Wednesday's state Supreme Court decision to strike down the mask mandate. Then a Hmong leader discusses how that Wisconsin community has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

A business reporter who's been covering the USPS talks with us about the Postmaster General's plans for the next decade of service. And we hear from a clinical child psychology expert about the ways social media and photo-sharing -- like with Instagram -- can impact a child's development.

An historian and expert on labor and unions helps us contextualize a vote on unionization at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama. Then we talk to a former U.S. immigration leader about ways the asylum system in this country could improve.

A business reporter who's been covering the USPS talks with us about the Postmaster General's plans for the next decade of service. And we hear from a clinical child psychology expert about the ways social media and photo-sharing -- like with Instagram -- can impact a child's development.

The world is increasingly being crafted by, and for, machines. An author joins us to discuss his hopes for how humans can navigate the age of automation. We also talk with a Wisconsinite who's helping the Perseverance rover photograph the surface of Mars.