The Midwest And Coronavirus, Empowering Black Girls, Quarantine Pen Pals

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Wisconsin National Guard members administer COVID-19 tests.
In this May 11, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin National Guard members administer COVID-19 tests in a parking lot in Milwaukee. Morry Gash/AP Photo

A Midwest health reporter updates us on what other states around Wisconsin are facing currently with the coronavirus pandemic — and how they, and we in Wisconsin, could potentially learn from one another. Then we talk with a Madison-based activist promoting Black girls’ development. And creators of a pen pals project for quarantine tell us about their goals and how people can get involved.

Featured in this Show

  • How Wisconsin's Neighbors Are Doing With Coronavirus

    A regional health reporter for the Midwest tells us how some states around Wisconsin are handling their own surges in coronavirus spread.

  • A Wisconsin Woman's Mission To Make Space For Black Girl Healing

    We talk with a Madison resident who founded an organization and podcast to defend Black girlhood and promote the healing of Black women everywhere.

  • Send A Letter To A Stranger With 'Quarantine Connections' Pen Pal Project

    We talk with two of the creators of the ‘Quarantine Connections’ project about connecting with strangers through the mail in our digital age — and during a pandemic that has found many of us feeling isolated. We also talk about how you can become a pen pal with their project.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Lauren Weber Guest
  • Lilada Gee Guest
  • Nathaniel Stern Guest
  • Scott Kildall Guest

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