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Board games are one of the ways people are entertaining themselves while staying safer-at-home. We discuss their rise in popularity and hear from listeners about some of their favorites. We also talk with a virologist about his lab's research on the novel coronavirus -- and how it compares to previous outbreaks. And we discuss the impact of President Trump ordering meatpacking plants to stay open.

A children's author goes online to share her book and quiet exercise practice. Then we talk with a sports columnist about what the future holds for sports and spectating after the coronavirus pandemic has subsided. And we get an update on the legal challenge to Gov. Evers' "Safer at Home" order, including Evers' request that the state Supreme Court dismiss the case.

We learn how Wisconsin stacks up against the rest of the country when it comes to pre-kindergarten, according to a report on 2019 offerings. Then cell phone data can reveal how much the "safer at home" order impacted travel in the state, and we talk to a reporter about how. Then our weekly check in on Washington news includes president Trump stepping away from his daily coronavirus briefings.

For people living with dementia, confusion, fear and frustration are common reactions to unfamiliar situations. We look at caring for and supporting people with memory issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. And with calls for the US Postal Service to increase prices for online retailers, we look at the past and future of that institution.

We look at what the retail sector may look like after the COVID-19 crisis passes. With many unknowns about coronavirus transmission, we learn about precautions for waste collection workers. And we look at why some hospitals are resuming elective procedures.

We learn how past public health crises shaped modern bathroom design, and if the coronavirus may do the same. A medical doctor helps break down what is and is not true about coronavirus prevention and treatment. And we talk about the federal stimulus package to support farmers and ranchers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Children are more likely than ever to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders. We find out what support is available for them and parents. With fewer trips to the store and limited dining options, we get tips for livening up our quarantine cooking. And we examine a plan to reopen Wisconsin's economy.

We compare the responses to the coronavirus to global reactions to previous outbreaks like SARS and Ebola. Many women are sheltering in place alone. We hear some of their stories. And democratic and republican legislators offer ideas of conducting Wisconsin elections during the COVID-19 crisis.

We look at how to use the discards from kitchen prep, instead of tossing them into the compost pile. With many people working from home and limiting social outings, scientists can actually hear more of the sounds of the Earth. We'll learn what they're hearing. And we talk about public support for safer-at-home measures amid COVID-19 outbreak as people protest at the state capitol.

A psychologist joins us to discuss what couples sharing a home office could possibly learn from the experiences of retirees. And we talk with a regional representative from the Small Business Administration about the latest round of federal assistance.