Ballot Initiatives, Coronavirus In Wisconsin Surging

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A sign says "Gate 4" and "Ambulance patient pick up"
A sign outside of State Fair Park in West Allis on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, where an overflow COVID-19 field hospital has been constructed. Abaxent, LLC, a Pewaukee-based Minority and Woman-Owned business received a state contact to do some IT work on the project. Angela Major/WPR

We take a look at some notable ballot measures around the nation that were voted on this election. Then, a Wisconsin public health expert joins us to look at some of the latest record-breaking coronavirus numbers from around the state.

Featured in this Show

  • A Look At Key Ballot Initiatives Around The Country

    While much of the focus from the fall election has been on the presidential, U.S. House and Senate races, there were also some key ballot measures and referendums in other states. We look at how voters came down on drugs, minimum wage, gig economies and other issues.

  • Wisconsin Setting New Records For Coronavirus Infections As Winter Nears

    Wisconsin set records for new cases of COVID-19 on multiple days in the last week, while deaths and hospitalizations also have public health experts worried. We talk with a doctor about the state of the pandemic and answer your questions about the coronavirus.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Louis Jacobson Guest
  • Dr. Patrick Remington Guest