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We look at the arguments for and against a four-day workweek. Then, while we've been watching 'big screen' movies on our 'small screens' at home, maybe you've reconnected with a few all-time favorites. We discuss some of the classics with an English and film professor.

A political scientist discusses what may or may not become of the Senate filibuster, and the implications for Democrats, Republicans, and President Biden's agenda depending on whether it goes, stays, or changes. Then we talk with a physician about how the pandemic may have changed how people think about germs in general.

We look at the arguments for and against a four-day workweek. Then, while we've been watching 'big screen' movies on our 'small screens' at home, maybe you've reconnected with a few all-time favorites. We discuss some of the classics with an English and film professor.

A Washington political reporter gets us up to speed on several top national stories, including the Senate confirmation of Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico as Interior Secretary. Then we discuss a new attempt at establishing term limits for Congressional leaders, with a political scientist.

A former prosecutor explains and gives us her take on the bankruptcy plan laid out by Purdue Pharma, that could eliminate further lawsuits related to its role in the ongoing opioid crisis. Then we get some advice on if purchasing an electric bike is right for you, and what to consider when buying. And editors from a new collection of Wisconsin poetry related to the pandemic tell us about the project.

A Washington political reporter gets us up to speed on several top national stories, including the Senate confirmation of Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico as Interior Secretary. Then we discuss a new attempt at establishing term limits for Congressional leaders, with a political scientist.

A reporter shares some of the work he and others did looking at new local, state and national data around the novel coronavirus and who it affected most. And we talk with an astronomer about 21 of space's most famous stars, and what they can tell us about our place in the universe.

A restaurant owner and a Wisconsin restaurant advocate group leader talk to us about how these business and workers are managing the effects of the pandemic at this point. And we discuss all kinds of scientific definitions for what it means to be 'alive' with a science writer.

A reporter shares some of the work he and others did looking at new local, state and national data around the novel coronavirus and who it affected most. And we talk with an astronomer about 21 of space's most famous stars, and what they can tell us about our place in the universe.

The city of La Crosse is suing a group of chemical manufacturers after PFAS pollution was found in dozens of private wells. We talk with the city's mayor and discuss where legal responsibility for pollution lies. We also talk with the host of Hidden Brain about his book exploring our every day delusions.