Wisconsin Brain Drain, Historical Videos Released, Online Shaming

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The Associated Press has recently released hundreds of thousands of historical videos which cover events ranging from the Titanic leaving Belfast to bridal fashion reports from the 1960s. Our guest historian helps us comb through the footage to find the best videos. We also explore the repercussions of online shaming, and look at a legislative effort to tackle brain drain in Wisconsin.

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  • Legislative Effort Looks To Stem Brain Drain In Wisconsin

    One of the most significant problems that has vexed the state in recent years has been the so-called ‘brain drain’ of young college graduates leaving Wisconsin. A state legislator makes the case that updating Wisconsin’s current Academic Excellence Higher Education Scholarship would keep some of our brighest minds in the state.

  • AP Releases Cache Of Historical Videos

    The Associated Press just released a cache of rare historical videos, like the Titanic leaving port and Martin Luther King Jr. under arrest. We’ll talk to a Wisconsin historian about what the new film archive has to offer.

  • So You've Been Publicly Shamed: The New Culture Of Mass Shaming

    An offensive tweet, a personal scandal, a bad moment caught on video….all can lead to a massive angry outcry in the online world, for people famous or not. A guest says our culture of public shaming often goes too far–and has the potential to ruin lives and cause disproportionate damage.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Duey Stroebel Guest
  • Jonathan Pollack Guest
  • Jon Ronson Guest

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