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A conservative columnist argues why a Joe Biden administration may not be as much as a nightmare as some on the right are fearing. And we talk about this year's inductees to the National Toy Hall of Fame -- that include sidewalk chalk -- with the curator of the list.

As state vote canvassing proceeds, President Trump has still not conceded to projected President-elect Joe Biden. We talk about the state of play with a Washington reporter in our Week in Washington. Then we discuss open enrollment -- underway now -- for health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, with a Wisconsin advocate for health care.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos spoke Tuesday about a Wisconsin legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic. We talk with WPR's state capital bureau chief about what he said, and then discuss the latest state case numbers and efforts to stop the spread with a Wisconsin public health expert. Then we look at the rising costs of repairing automobile damage from collisions with deer, which spike in November. And a pair of pro cyclists with family ties to Oneida Nation in Wisconsin talk about some of their recent achievements, and obstacles from the pandemic.

As state vote canvassing proceeds, President Trump has still not conceded to projected President-elect Joe Biden. We talk about the state of play with a Washington reporter in our Week in Washington. Then we discuss open enrollment -- underway now -- for health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, with a Wisconsin advocate for health care.

A professor of psychology and psychiatry helps us understand how to look after our own mental health following a stressful and contentious election season. And we get some tips from a food editor on reducing our Thanksgiving meal size, to accommodate advice for slowing the spread of coronavirus by not gathering for the holiday.

Going back to smallpox outbreaks in the American colonies, we trace how governments have responded to contagions, up to the current coronavirus pandemic. And a media studies expert discusses some memorable food moments that have defined, in part, the year 2020.

A professor of psychology and psychiatry helps us understand how to look after our own mental health following a stressful and contentious election season. And we get some tips from a food editor on reducing our Thanksgiving meal size, to accommodate advice for slowing the spread of coronavirus by not gathering for the holiday.

Thousands of Wisconsinites have been waiting for months on unemployment benefits from the state. We find out where the backlog stands and how it's affecting people. We also learn about the science of smells and explore some of the world's best scents.

Between new programs and the presidential election, it's been a busy month at Wisconsin Public Radio. Director Mike Crane joins us to discuss what's new and take your questions. We also talk with two staffers from the National Museum of African American History about children's books that discuss race, racism, and protest.

Thousands of Wisconsinites have been waiting for months on unemployment benefits from the state. We find out where the backlog stands and how it's affecting people. We also learn about the science of smells and explore some of the world's best scents.