As protests bring down statues in Madison and around the nation, we speak with two historians about the debate over what monuments should stand and how it contributes to the way history is presented. Then, we take a look at how Wisconsin company Harley-Davidson is faring the pandemic.
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The Debate Over Statues And What We Choose To Remember
As protests demand removal of civil war-era statues and monuments around the country, often taking them down directly, we talk to historians about how society chooses what to remember.
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In 'Pivotal Year' For Harley-Davidson, Pandemic Strikes
After the New Year, Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich called 2020 a “pivotal year” amid slumping sales. But a month later, he stepped down. Then the pandemic struck, halting production. We catch up on the challenges facing an iconic Wisconsin company.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Molly Stentz Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Stephen Kantrowitz Guest
- Christy Clark-Pujara Guest
- Valeriy Sibilkov Guest
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