The primary race for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district will be decided next Tuesday. We talk with one of the candidates vying for the seat currently held by Representative Sean Duffy. We also discuss why USA Today publisher and media giant Gannett is spinning off its publishing division from the broadcast and digital side. Then, find out how Korea is conquering the world through pop culture, and why racial disparities in Wisconsin now extend beyond issues of education and criminal justic.
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Life Expectancy Gap Growing In Wisconsin
New research shows a growing gap between whites and blacks in Wisconsin when it comes to life expectancy, even though the gap has narrowed in other states across the country. We talk with the co-author of the study about why Wisconsin is falling behind.
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Is Korea The World's New Pop Culture King?
In May this year, “Gangnam Style” by Korean rapper Psy became the first ever YouTube video to hit 2 billion views. Is Korea conquering the world through pop culture?
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USA Today Publisher Gannett To Spin-Off Publishing Business From Broadcast, Digital
Media giant Gannett has announced it’s spinning off its publishing division from its broadcast and digitil division, creating two companies. A news industry analyst talks about how this business model has now become the norm, and what it could mean for news consumers in the United States.
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7th Congressional District Candidate Forum: Don Raihala
Central Time hosts a candidate forum with Don Raihala, a small business owner who is running against U.S. Representative Sean Duffy in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district Republican primary.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Cynthia Schuster Producer
- Marika Suval Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Jay Kaufman Guest
- Euny Hong Guest
- Ken Doctor Guest
- Don Raihala Guest
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