Importance Of Arts, Media Coverage Of Shootings, Madison Race Relations

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The police shooting of an unarmed black 19-year-old in Madison last week sparked protests calling for justice and social change. We speak with a local community leader about the state of race relations in Madison. We also discuss how the media can more effectively cover shooting incidents, and examine how funding the arts can help the economy.

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  • Examining Media Coverage Of The Tony Robinson Shooting

    The Madison police shooting of an unarmed 19-year-old black man has become a major news story in local and national media outlets. An expert explains how the media can effectively cover events like these, and help create social change in the process.

  • Community Leader Explains The State And National Significance Of Shooting In Madison

    The police shooting of an unarmed mixed-race 19-year-old man on Friday night in Madison has sparked lots of demontrations and community meetings. Many of these meetings focus on the role race may have played in the shooting. A community leader who has focused on race relations in Madison in the past discusses the shooting, the community’s response, and why this tragedy has significance across the state and across the country.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Randy Cohen Guest
  • Mike Wagner Guest
  • Alex Gee Guest