We talk with a public health and epidemiology expert about what it could look like for the coronavirus pandemic to be downgraded to an ‘endemic.’ Then WPR’s capitol bureau chief explains the goals of several election laws Republicans in the legislature are hoping to pass before the end of this session.
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What would it mean for COVID-19 to go from pandemic to endemic?
A state public health official recently said COVID-19 could become endemic by the end of 2022, so what exactly does “endemic” mean? We talk to an epidemiologist about that, and the ways life will and won’t change.
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State Republicans fast-track election bills
Wisconsin Republicans are aiming to pass a slate of election bills before the session ends next month. A political reporter explains how the bills would limit access to absentee ballots, require the state elections commission to gain legislative approval before spending federal money, and more.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Dr. Albert Ko Guest
- Shawn Johnson Guest
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