The Lost Wage Assistance Program In Wisconsin: Your Questions, Answered
Friday, September 18, 2020, 2:40pm
The Lost Wage Assistance program was unveiled by President Trump in early August, and Wisconsin gained approval for the $300 weekly unemployment insurance supplement a month later. WPR, via WHYsconsin, answers some of your questions about how the program will work for the tens of thousands of Wisconsinites who are eligible.
WHYsconsin: Who Are Wisconsin's Latin American Voters?
Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 3:00pm
A WPR listener asked about the Latinx vote in Wisconsin, and how it might impact electoral politics in the future. We hear from the question-asker, a political scientist and a Latin American civil rights organization leader.
Why Isn't The UP Part Of Wisconsin?
Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 4:00pm
Wisconsin shares more than 200 miles of border with the Upper Peninsula. Michigan and the UP share a bridge. Why didn’t the state’s northern counterpart go to Wisconsin, and does it matter?
WHYsconsin: Who Are Wisconsin's Latin American Voters?
Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 3:00pm
A WPR listener asked about the Latinx vote in Wisconsin, and how it might impact electoral politics in the future. We hear from the question-asker, a political scientist and a Latin American civil rights organization leader.
Is It Safe To Visit Family And Friends?
Monday, June 22, 2020, 12:40pm
During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the questions people have asked through the WHYsconsin project is this: is it safe to visit with family and friends? Now that more places are loosening restrictions on the size of public gatherings and the capacity of shops and restaurants, it can be confusing.
Whose Stories Are Missing From The Conversation About Coronavirus?
Monday, June 1, 2020, 5:25am
People in Wisconsin are experiencing the COVID-19 era in a lot of different ways. But, when we hear stories from our fellow neighbors, we can feel empathy, compassion and connection. On Wisconsin Public Radio’s "Wisconsin Life," we want to share more stories on how our fellow Wisconsinites are living their lives during the pandemic.
How Long Has Wisconsin Been A Swing State?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 5:05am
Both Democrats and Republicans are eyeing Wisconsin as an electoral prize in 2020, but the state's status as a swing state goes back decades. From battles between nativist and immigrant voters at the turn of the last century to the rise of moderate swing voters in the 1960s, Wisconsin has a long history as a political pendulum.
Why Is There A 'Wau' In So Many Wisconsin Place Names?
Monday, May 25, 2020, 10:50am
The combination of letters "w-a-u" appears pretty frequently in the names of places around Wisconsin. Think of the cities of Wauwatosa or Milwaukee. Is that just coincidence? Or something more?
What Questions Do You Have About Schools And COVID-19?
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 6:00am
What questions do you have about students' education — both higher education and K-12 — and child care now that school has begun? Share your virtual, hybrid or in-person experience with us.
Why Aren't Face Masks Mandatory At Certain Businesses?
Thursday, April 30, 2020, 6:40am
WPR's WHYsconsin has received several questions asking why private businesses don’t require workers and customers to wear face masks, and why it’s not being enforced. Several of the questions about masks pertained to grocery stores.
