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We talk with a UW-Madison official responsible for educating student voters at the school about an initiative to improve their election participation. Then we hear about the state of COVID-19 in Wisconsin's prisons. And we talk to a White House reporter about some top Washington stories, including a push for another federal pandemic recovery stimulus package by August.

The secretary of Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development joins the show to talk about unemployment in the state amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. And we discuss the importance of young voters this election cycle with a researcher and a political strategy manager.

We revisit a conversation about improving food production methods, especially in ways that don't harm birds and other wildlife. We also discuss how working out at home can offer an improved exercise experience. And we look at the number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations in the state.

A new play in Spring Green play depicts attacks on Black writer Langston Hughes by Wisconsin Senator Joe McCarthy. We talk with the actor portraying Hughes. We also hear about a project to expand the habitat for chimney swift birds. Plus, a timely look back at constitutional history.

Having conversations about race can be difficult. We learn about a Fox Valley group's free guides to help us know where to start. We also discuss the upsides of swimming and why humans are drawn to the water. Plus, a look at Wisconsin's drilling laws since a deadly explosion in Sun Prairie in 2018.

The U.S-Mexico-Canada trade agreement took effect this week. We talk about what's changing and what open questions remain. We also hear about why the National Weather service is looking for input on its severe weather warnings. Plus, the history of an all-girls summer camp founded in the early 20th century.

Milwaukee is on pace to see a new record for yearly drug overdose deaths. We find out what's behind the rising numbers. We also talk about the economy and the June jobs numbers. Plus, one of our favorite grilling experts joins the show to share tips on making barbecue ribs.

A pop culture writer joins us to discuss how extreme fan communities can be more open to people who are enthusiastic, but not quite as intense in their fandom. And will we see a statewide order to wear face masks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Wisconsin? We talk with a law professor about the power of states and local governments to make such an order.

A Milwaukee journalist talks with us about why the city has been slow to make progress on racial equality, and how other cities are working to help Black residents. Then the creators of Margins Publishing tell us about their project to elevate underrepresented voices. And we discuss a public hearing about the future of a portion of the Enbridge Line 5 in Wisconsin.

It's been 100 years since women won the right to vote in the US. We talk with an historian about the struggle and the role that women in Wisconsin played. We also wade into the debate over using one or two periods after a sentence. Plus, the data behind a growing demographic gap between the state's students and teachers.