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A mathematician helps us strategize about feeling more comfortable with numbers and figures -- and how to help kids with feeling great about math as well. And we talk to the authors of a book telling stories from Latina activists and organizers around Wisconsin.

Our look at several top national political stories includes the Senate's push to confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Then a UW historic and cultural resources manager helps us answer a listener's question about the history of Camp Randall on UW's campus. Plus the Voice of the Badgers joins us to share some memories from the current stadium.

A Wisconsin elections official and a law professor discuss some basic rules and regulations when it comes to poll watchers during in-person voting. Then we talk to a meteorologist about first significant snow expected to arrive in Wisconsin this year. And a journalist who's looked at the scope and impact of President Trump's use of Twitter shares some of what they found.

Our look at several top national political stories includes the Senate's push to confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Then a UW historic and cultural resources manager helps us answer a listener's question about the history of Camp Randall on UW's campus. Plus the Voice of the Badgers joins us to share some memories from the current stadium.

An author shares some of her thoughts about people recognizing feelings of sadness -- around seemingly less significant aspects of their lives before the pandemic. And a physician joins us to discuss ways to socialize more safely, as colder temperatures are doing to drive activity indoors more and more.

A political scientist discusses the various threads pertaining to the state of the 2020 presidential race -- with Election Day two weeks away. And we discuss the latest Wisconsin coronavirus numbers with a physician, and look at the state's hospital capacity to manage the surging cases.

An author shares some of her thoughts about people recognizing feelings of sadness -- around seemingly less significant aspects of their lives before the pandemic. And a physician joins us to discuss ways to socialize more safely, as colder temperatures are doing to drive activity indoors more and more.

Foxconn has fallen short of fulfilling the goals set in their original contract signed three years ago. We talk with a guest about how Foxconn's plan has changed since the original proposal and what the state's demands for renegotiation might mean for residents. We also talk with a rural sociologist about what motivates people to move from a more urban area to rural living and if the pandemic may be causing more people to consider the country life.

Many sports have and continue to push forward with their competitions and games but with one thing removed-- their cheering, noise-making fans. We talk with a professor of performance psychology about how fan-less stands can impact an athlete's performance. We also check in on how high schools across the state are handling sports, and we hear from two candidates running for Wisconsin's Congressional seats torepresent the fifth district.

Foxconn has fallen short of fulfilling the goals set in their original contract signed three years ago. We talk with a guest about how Foxconn's plan has changed since the original proposal and what the state's demands for renegotiation might mean for residents. We also talk with a rural sociologist about what motivates people to move from a more urban area to rural living and if the pandemic may be causing more people to consider the country life.