Christopher Manney Decision, “The Misadventures Of Awkward Black Girl,” Barney Frank’s Story

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Former U.S. Representative Barney Frank had a long political career, from debating AIDS research funding in the 1980s, to working on Wall Street reform after the 2008 financial crisis. He sits down with us to tell his story, and talk about his opinions on politics. We also talk to a comedian about her “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” YouTube series, and break down a Milwaukee panel’s decision to uphold the firing of police officer Christopher Manney.

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  • Milwaukee Panel Upholds Police Officer's Firing In Dontre Hamilton Case

    After days of appeal hearings, a three-member panel has upheld the firing of Christopher Manney, the former Milwaukee police officer responsible for the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton last year. WPR’s reporter in Milwaukee breaks down the decision.

  • Misadventures Of An Awkward Black Girl

    Issa Rae fell in love with the internet at a young age, and her fixation led her to create the popular YouTube series, “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” We talk with her about her self-described “misadventures” as an awkward black girl.

  • Barney Frank Shares Lessons From Four Decades In Politics

    Barney Frank bears his wit as he shares personal and political stories from his four-decade career in government. His memoir is called, “Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage.”

    Frank, a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, came out as gay in 1987 and later became the first member of Congress to enter into a same-sex marriage.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Chuck Quirmbach Guest
  • Barney Frank Guest

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