New Coronavirus Variant In Wisconsin, Kids And Masks Research, New SCOTUS Term

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COVID-19 vaccine screening and consent forms are stacked on a table Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

We discuss the latest coronavirus figures in Wisconsin and find out what we should know about a new variant of the virus that has now been confirmed in Wisconsin. Then we learn about research looking at how children are able to identify emotions despite face masks. And a Supreme Court expert briefs us on what the high court will be taking up as it enters a new term.

Featured in this Show

  • New Variant In Wisconsin, And Other Coronavirus Updates

    A public health expert joins us to look at the current case and death levels from coronavirus in Wisconsin, as well as a new variant of the disease surfacing in the state.

  • How Do Face Coverings Affect Children's Emotional Development?

    A new study from the UW found that though it is more difficult for children to identify emotions of people wearing face coverings, a researcher explains they are still able to do so at a rate better than chance.

  • US Supreme Court Back In Action For 2021

    As the Supreme Court resumes its work, we look at some of the cases coming up on its docket.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Dr. Patrick Remington Guest
  • Ashley Ruba Guest
  • Kimi King Guest

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