In this episode of Wide Awake in Wisconsin, Sara sits down with multiple healthcare providers on the front lines of COVID19 to give us a glimpse on what life and work has been like as the pandemic unfolds in Wisconsin and worldwide.
Sara sits down with healthcare providers Dr. Amanda Schmehil, Dr. Emily Buttigieg, Kathy Rozema, Dr. Jasmine Zapata, and Michelle Watkins to discuss how the pandemic has affected their work in clinics and hospitals and their advice for the public.
Next, Sara sits down with prominent Public Health advocate, Dr. Pat Remington and Shauntay Nelson of All Voting is Local to take a closer look at Wisconsin's decision to hold the April election during the rise of the COVID-19 outbreak. She also encourages listeners to request their absentee ballots now for the August 11th and November 3rd elections.
In this month's Peek at Policy, we take a look at one policy - the Wisconsin Legislature COVID response policy.
Lastly, in the Focus Forward, Sara shares information about those left out of COVID relief proposals and packages and shares some places to donate like the Community Shares Fund for a Just Society for those who are able.
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