COVID-19 Update, Appleton Photo Contest, Charity Giving On The Rise

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A patient receives a shot in the first-stage safety study clinical trial of a potential vaccine for COVID-19
In this March 16, 2020, photo, a patient receives a shot in the first-stage safety study clinical trial of a potential vaccine for COVID-19 at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle.Ted S. Warren/AP Photo

Despite a tough financial year for many Americans, charity giving is on the rise. We find out more about this year’s data. We also get an update on COVID-19 numbers around the country and how states are responding. Plus, a photo contest in Appleton is searching for images of hope.

Featured in this Show

  • An Update On How The US Stands Against COVID-19

    President-elect Joe Biden says he’ll ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days in office. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control has shortened its COVID-19 quarantine recommendations. We get the latest on America’s fight against the pandemic.

  • Appleton Looking For 'Images Of Hope'

    We learn about a photo contest in Appleton that’s promoting the concept of hope.

  • Charitable Giving On The Rise Despite Pandemic And Economic Setbacks

    With the pandemic and related job losses and economic uncertainty, you might think charitable giving would be down this year. But our guest says people are actually being more generous. We find out why and who they’re giving to.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Reid Wilson Guest
  • Karen Harkness Guest
  • Sigal Samuel Guest
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director