Petition Against Toy Guns, Forgotten History Of Domestic Terrorism, Legislative Update

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During an 18-month period in the early 1970s, the FBI reported over 2,500 bombings on U.S. soil by radical American groups. Our guest covers the forgotten history of domestic terrorism, and how it affects our lives today. We also learn about a Black Health Coalition petition against toy guns, and get the latest from Wisconsin’s State House including the school accountability bill and Governor Walker’s budget.

Featured in this Show

  • Black Health Coalition Against Toy Guns

    The Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin recently created a petition against buying toy guns for children. The president of the organization tells us what brought about the petition, and how toy guns adversely affect black communities.

  • Author Looks At 'Forgotten Age' Of American Domestic Terrorism

    Only a few decades ago, the country was awash in acts of domestic terrorism…things like radical bombings, kidnappings, and assassinations, at the hands of groups like The Weather Underground and the Black Liberation Army. An author says this first ‘Age of Terror’ is an all-but forgotten era of American history…and it’s one that could provide perspective on today’s war against terror.

  • Legislature Amends School Accountability Bill And Parts Of Walker's Budget

    On Wednesday the Joint Finance Committee held its first executive session. Among other things, it voted to end state funding for the citizens utility board. Also Wednesday, a new Senate school accountability bill dropped many of its previous controversial aspects.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Matt Oleson Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Patricia McManus Guest
  • Bryan Burrough Guest
  • Erin Richards Guest
  • Patrick Marley Guest

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