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A UW-Stout faculty member talks with us about some of that campus' reaction to a plan for the UW system to consolidate majors, among other streamlining steps. Then we discuss the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on real estate in Wisconsin with a broker and an economist. And we catch up on the Week's top Washington stories, including whether Congress will move forward with additional economic recovery funding.

A former federal prosecutor looks back with us at this weekend's events around the political firing of a U.S. Attorney in New York. Then we explore the concept of Facebook groups assisting the spread of false and disruptive information. And we discuss the Trump administration's action to suspend certain work visa programs with an immigration expert.

A health writer discusses her thoughts and writing around being an outsider -- and how to take advantage of weirdness. And we talk with a former Wisconsin lawmaker and professor emeritus about the context and thinking behind a pair of in-person Wisconsin visits this week by Vice President Pence and President Trump.

Six years ago, a Wisconsin mother talked with WPR about the fears she had for her African-American son. She joins us today to talk about whether her feelings have changed since then. We also talk about the cultural importance of county fairs in Wisconsin and hear how they're being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The number of poor neighborhoods in metro areas has doubled since 1980. We find out more about the numbers and reasons for the trend. We also hear about a grant program for small businesses in Wisconsin. Plus, what to know how childcare operations are restarting during the coronavirus pandemic.

A Black UW-Madison graduate shares some of the ways he's experienced racism in his life. Then we talk with an education professor about standardized tests like the SAT going out of favor. And we discuss this year's list of the top Black Female-written books with a literature professor and one editor of the list.

A Cajun cook tells us about the women and traditions behind some recipes from her home on the bayou. Then WPR's K-12 reporter gives us the latest on schools in Wisconsin reconsidering the role of police on their campuses. We also talk with a Wisconsin grad student researching a better way to estimate fish populations.

A travel writer talks with us about renewed interest in recreational vehicles as pandemic escape pods for people seeking the open road this summer. And we look at the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

A food writer talks with us about obstacles facing restaurants as they attempt to re-open safely, and how some of them may not be able to make the transition financially. We also critique the look and content of TV ads during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, details on absentee ballot applications being sent out for the November election.

NPR's sports correspondent gives us the latest on whether there will be professional baseball played in 2020. And we talk with a journalist who has a critical view of whether American society and government are holding up under the pressure of the pandemic. Plus we talk to a Wisconsin criminal justice expert about an executive order signed by President Trump Tuesday on changes to policing.