Wisconsin Coronavirus Update, Chasing Fastest Known Times, Extended Deadline To Count Absentee Ballots Blocked By Federal Appeal Court

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A COVID-19 test technician speaks to someone in the drive thru Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at UW-Madison. Angela Major/WPR

A public health experts looks at why Wisconsin is experiencing record-breaking coronavirus cases. We talk with two runners finding ways to stay competitive during the pandemic. And we get the latest news in the legal fight over absentee voting in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin's Coronavirus Numbers Continue To Break Records

    A public health expert joins us to look at Wisconsin’s latest record-high number of coronavirus cases, as well as new findings about the virus released by the CDC.

  • No Races? No Problem. Runners Take On 'Fastest Known Time' Attempts

    Runners itching for a new challenge and missing the thrill of a race have turned their attention to trying for something called a fastest known time, or “FKT,” on courses and trails all across the nation — from the Ice Age Trail to the Appalachian trail. We talk with two Wisconsin runners who have competed for records in the past few months.

  • Extended Deadline To Count Absentee Ballots Blocked By Federal Appeal Court

    A federal appeals court has blocked a lower court’s ruling that would have allowed more time to count absentee ballots. We talk to a political reporter about the move and what it could mean for voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Dr. Patrick Remington Guest
  • Nora Bird Guest
  • Annie Weiss Guest
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director