We explore how colleges across the nation are preparing for fall classes. Then, we look at how the pandemic is driving changes in back-to-school shopping, a key sales period for retailers.

The coronavirus crisis is causing an uptick in single use plastic and personal protective equipment like masks and gloves. As a result, plastic pollution is rising across the globe. Our guest explains what happens to the environment when these products are not disposed of properly.

Smartphone recordings of police encounters have gone viral at an increasing rate in recent years. Some of the most-watched videos include those where people of color are killed by police, like George Floyd in Minneapolis. We talk about what happens when citizens record police.

A Washington Post reporter discusses how the U.S. Postal Service delivering more ballots could affect the November presidential election. Then, UW-Madison’s deputy athletic director talks about the decision to postpone fall sports.

A financial advisor explains what expats should know about navigating their savings and investments. We also look at how to reduce child care costs as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on incomes and answer your financial questions.

According to a Republican candidate for Congress who is a follower of QAnon, there’s a “worldwide cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophiles” running the country and opposing President Donald Trump. We talk to the executive editor of The Atlantic magazine about the QAnon conspiracy theory and how it drifted into mainstream politics.

We hear from the Eau Claire Area School District superintendent how administrators are planning to partially reopen for classes this fall. Then, we talk with the owner of a child care center about preparing for school-aged children.

Ice-resistant pavement. Self-healing concrete. Glow-in-the-dark traffic lines. Technology is everywhere — even on our roads. We talk with the Wisconsin chapter president of the American Society of Civil Engineers about designing highways and how the pandemic is affecting road repairs.

According to figures released last May, more than 340,000 Wisconsin residents now have no health insurance. As a result, free clinics are seeing increased demand. The director of the state's free clinic association discusses their need for volunteers and we get an on-the-ground look at a free clinic from a Chippewa Valley doctor .

Following her success in last week's election, Kelda Roys is poised to serve as state senator of the western half of Madison. We learn about her priorities for the 26th District. Then, we hear about a recent outbreak of COVID-19 at Wisconsin Veterans Homes and discuss other issues affecting veterans.