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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Roxanna Moritz, Elections Commissioner for Scott County, Iowa, about in-person voting in a state where coronavirus infection numbers are rising.

A Guinean student in the Senegalese capital of Dakar has tested positive for the deadly disease. David Greene talks to Krista Larson, West Africa correspondent for the Associated Press.

Author Beth Macy and harm reduction specialist Michelle Mathis talk about grassroots and community efforts to address the opioid crisis. Macy's latest book is Raising Lazarus.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with daycare owner Brenda Hawkins about the childcare industry and what it's like to be a childcare provider during this difficult time.

We continue our tribute to Sondheim by listening back to a 2010 interview in which he shared the stories behind some of his most famous songs and gave his take on other great lyricists.

The Senate is moving quickly on a bill that would make it harder for some people to declare bankruptcy, but many Democrats worry the legislation may hurt low-income and middle-class Americans. Matthew Algeo of Marketplace reports.

NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates profiles the people and movies at the Liberty Film Festival, held this past weekend in Hollywood. The festival showcased the talents of filmmakers with conservative political points of view.

As part of his Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Tour, President Obama travels to Mooresville, N.C., Thursday. He'll highlight Mooresville Middle School's focus on technology and digital learning. Young voters cite the economy and education as top concerns. Neither political party has been adept at addressing these issues for young people.

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Nice People Finish First, Not So Great Outdoors and One Man Flight Risk.

Many states have had record high coronavirus cases in recent days. Vice President Pence plans to keep up his travel schedule despite his chief of staff and others testing positive for COVID-19.