A reporter shares some of the work he and others did looking at new local, state and national data around the novel coronavirus and who it affected most. And we talk with an astronomer about 21 of space’s most famous stars, and what they can tell us about our place in the universe.
Featured in this Show
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What We Can Learn From A Year Of COVID-19 Data In The State
In 2020, there was a 16% increase in death in Wisconsin. By comparison, deaths rose by about 1% to 2% a year in the previous decade. We take a look at how much of that is related to coronavirus and what we can determine from the fatality demographics with a reporter.
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Getting Up Close To The Universe's Most Famous Stars
There are trillions of stars in the universe, and some have grown more famous than their peers. We take a close look at the science and culture surrounding some of the most well-known stars in the night sky and what it tell us about the history of space.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- John Diedrich Guest
- Giles Sparrow Guest
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