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A new report found a strategy of "lean" staffing for nurses at hospitals has become more common. We find out what it means for nurses and patients. Plus, the impact of COVID-19 on the sports world.

Our roundup of regional Wisconsin news includes a look at state school closings due to COVID-19. President Trump announced a national emergency in light of the spread of the coronavirus. We'll speak with a public health expert about the news. And we discuss how effective Act 10 has been since it was signed nine years ago.

With the Dow Jones Industrial Average having entered a "bear market," we discuss what the Dow is and how we should value how it's changing. Then we talk about the shape of the presidential race with a political science professor.

WPR's health reporter gives us the latest on Tony Evers' response to COVID-19. Then we discuss current "dark money" behind efforts to discredit science -- like happened with smoking tobacco decades ago. We also talk to a farmer about a package of state bills trying to improve farm and water quality. And we discuss the impact of a 30-day European travel ban.

Sen. Baldwin joins us to talk about her support for federal paid sick leave to mitigate effects from COVID-19. A reporter walks us through the long and geographically rich history of the Rock Paper Scissors game. We discuss efforts to make Country music radio more equitable for women.

A librarian talks about the literary value of graphic novels. Then, we talk about reporting from WisContext that looks at why a handful of local governments in Wisconsin haven't kept up with cyber security best practices. And we discuss the Trump administration's plans for managing COVID-19 effects.

A historian tells the story of how Wisconsinites have treated different waves of arriving immigrants. On Tuesday Wisconsin officials confirmed a third case of COVID-19. We talk with a public health expert about the news. And we talk about ways to help seniors cull their belongings.

We discuss the joy and fulfillment people get from making things by hand with an author of a book on the subject. Then in the wake of Harvey Weinstein's recent conviction for sex crimes, our guest says men need to step up to end gender violence. And we look at President Trump's handling of COVID-19.

The state Department of Transportation is awarding $75 million in transportation grants for work on highways, bike lanes, and more. We talk about the needs most likely to be met. We also look at the drastic drop in oil prices worldwide. And we ask what you consider the first sign of Spring.

Talking about social issues and politics can often devolve into arguments. We learn about a group started in Wisconsin that's trying to connect people through civil conversations. We also talk about the effect of climate change on the state's potato crops. Plus, a top news story.