Policing Conference Aims To Help Build Trust, Wisconsin Life: Mildred Fish Harnack, Young Voters’ Thoughts On Presidential Candidates

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We learn about the life of Mildred Fish Harneck, a Wisconsin native who fought in the resistance against Nazis. We also learn about why younger voters may be disillusioned by the race for the White House, and we learn about a policing conference at UW-Platteville aimed to build trust between law enforcement and communities.

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  • Policing Conference At UW-Platteville Focuses On Building Trust Between Law Enforcement And Community

    Trust between law enforcement and communities of color has deteriorated on the national level in the wake of several high-profile police shootings of unarmed black men in the last several years. Rebuilding the trust between police and the community was the focal point of a policing conference on Friday at UW-Platteville. We talk to a reporter to get the details.

  • Wisconsin Life: Mildred Fish-Harnack

    On Wisconsin Life we’ll learn about Milwaukee native, and UW-Madison alum who helped the resistance fight against the Nazi regime during World War II.

  • Why Aren't Young Voters Interested In Major Party Candidates?

    Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump have vastly different takes on many of the big issues in this election year, including the economy, national security, and education. But the candidates do have one thing in common: they both struggle to attract younger voters. We talk to an expert about why younger voters aren’t supporting major party candidates in this presidential election.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Gina Barton Guest
  • Arthur Heitzer Guest
  • Constance Flanagan Guest

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