We talk with a UW researcher leading a study on treatment for COVID-19, as one pharmaceutical company announced their vaccine in development is showing strong signs of being effective. And a Wisconsin politics journalist explains the pattern — rather than the exception — of the state’s voters making narrow election decisions.
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Pfizer Announces Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is 90 Percent Effective
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced that the COVID-19 vaccine is roughly 90 percent effective based on early trial results, raising some hopes that there could be a preemptive treatment available soon. We talk to a researcher about what we know about the vaccine and other treatments in development.
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Close Presidential Elections Are The New Normal In Wisconsin
Four of the last six presidential elections in Wisconsin have been decided by less than one percent of the vote. We talk with an expert on Wisconsin’s politics about why results have been so close despite changes in demographics and voting behavior.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dr. William Hartman Guest
- Craig Gilbert Guest
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