Joint Finance Committee News, Pond Hockey, Police Diversity Training, The Battery Of The Future

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How are police officers trained to treat everyone equally, regardless of age, gender or race? The Madison Police Department’s Captain of Training explains how officers are instructed to handle diversity issues and racial biases. We also cover today’s public hearing on Governor Walker’s proposed state budget, learn the importance of creating a battery for the future, and take a trip to the Hockey Capital of Wisconsin.

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  • Inside The First Public Hearing On Governor Walker's Proposed 2015-17 State Budget

    The first of four public hearings on Governor Walker’s proposed 2015-17 state budget is taking place today in Brillion, Wisconsin. WPR’s state government reporter brings us up to speed on what’s happened so far.

  • Diversity Training and the MPD

    In the light of the recent shooting of 19-year-old Tony Robinson, who was black, by a white Madison Police Department officer, some are asking what diversity training police officers in the city undergo. The MPD’s Captain of Training joins us to answer these questions.

  • The Race To Create The Battery Of The Future

    The race among industrialized nations to create a powerful new battery technology is on, and the winner will not only reap the economic benefits, but become a major global powerhouse. A journalist looks into the global competition to build the battery of the future, one that can power the next generation of cars, and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Captain Tom Snyder Guest
  • Steve LeVine Guest

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