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Two Wisconsin filmmakers tell us about their revamped podcast that's focused on producing indie horror films. Then we discuss some of the emotional considerations for people to make as they safely re-enter the professional and public spheres. And we look at how universities are weighing whether to reopen campuses for in-person classes in the fall.

We talk through the evidence related to a theory the coronavirus was created in a Wuhan, China lab. Then we learn about the strategy for contract tracing cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. And we discuss some of the week's top Washington stories, including President Trump claiming he's been taking a controversial anti-malaria drug as protection from the coronavirus.

Donald Trump removed the State Department Inspector General, who was in the midst of investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. We discuss the move, which is raising eyebrows in both parties, with a Washington D.C. government oversight non-profit leader. And an economist joins us to envision rebuilding a stronger economy.

We discuss the history of certain epidemics that struck humanity and the cultural developments that came out of them. We also talk about the difficulty of being hesitant about returning to the gym. And we look at new grants to help small businesses in the state recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two Wisconsin lawmakers explain how their new proposal would ensure safe elections during a declared state of emergency. Then with many people being newly unemployed or working reduced hours, personal finances can be a challenge. We talk with a financial advisor about how to save and track our money during the pandemic. We also learn about the folklore behind the tooth fairy.

The CDC issued an alert about an inflammatory disease related to COVID-19 that affects children. A doctor shares what we need to know about the condition. We also talk with a Wisconsin music critic about what makes live albums special. And we get a GOP take on reopening Wisconsin's economy.

A UW-Madison doctor walks us through the pros and cons of a different COVID-19 treatment that's being touted. Then we talk to an author of a book looking at presidential leadership during pandemics through American history. And we get county-level reactions to the end of Governor Evers' safer-at-home order.

We talk with a vegetarian recipe developer and educator about how to make meals that are still filling and nourishing while omitting meat. A business professor joins us to look at the significant drop in national retail sales in April. We also learn about some research around people with respiratory allergies and asthma, and their experience with COVID-19 symptoms.

A newspaper opinion writer worries people will look at coronavirus-related deaths the way they move past deaths due to gun violence -- with acceptance, rather than actions that could be seen as threatening to the broad construct of freedom. Then a law professor joins us to discuss the latest developments in the case of Donald Trump's former national security adviser.

We talk about simple living and cooking with a chef and radio-TV personality. Then we discuss the concept of "streak-running" with a health and fitness writer. We also talk with Wisconsin's lieutenant governor about the court ruling striking down the state's safer-at-home order.