The progressive Working Families Party is active in nine states across the country, and is starting a chapter here in Wisconsin. The state director for the organization joins us to talk about their mission and expectations for coming elections. We also get the scoop on Eau Claire’s annual art festival, Chalkfest, and talk to a St. Louis Public Radio reporter about the mood in Ferguson a year after Michael Brown’s death.
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Ferguson Marks One Year Since Michael Brown's Death
Sunday marked one year since 18 year-old Michael Brown was killed by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. Following his death, demonstrations began in Ferguson and spread around the country, aimed at addressing issues of policing practices, criminal justice, and racism.
In the year since Michael Brown’s death news of numerous other unarmed black men killed by white police officers has occupied headlines, from Eric Garner in New York City to Tony Robinson in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Life: Chalkfest
In today’s Wisconsin Life we’ll learn about an annual Eau Claire art festival that features chalk artists competing from around the state.
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Wisconsin Gets A New Political Party: The Working Families Party
The state director of Wisconsin’s new Working Families party talks about priorities and goals in the Badger State.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Durrie Bouscaren Guest
- Lindsey Quinnies Guest
- Marina Dimitrijevic Guest
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