State Of The Tribes Recap, Celebrities After Controversy

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Wisconsin state capitol building. Bill Martens/WPR

The annual State of the Tribes address was delivered at the capitol today. We get reaction to the speech and discuss the relationship between tribes and state lawmakers. We also talk about how entertainment venues and fans are reacting to celebrities trying to make comebacks after personal scandals.

Featured in this Show

  • The Difficult Issue Of Celebrities Trying To Make A Comeback After Scandals

    Garrison Keillor and Roseanne Barr – two public figures who’ve been involved in recent scandals – are slowly making their way back into public life, including some performances in Wisconsin. We talk to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s entertainment reporter about the complicated question many are asking about what venues and the public should do about it.

  • A Look At The Relationship Between The State And Its Native American Tribes

    Chairman Ned Daniels of the Forest County Potawatomi gives the 2020 State of the Tribes address to Wisconsin lawmakers on Tuesday. We break down what Daniels has to say about opportunities and challenges facing Wisconsin’s 11 tribes and the nations’ relationships with state lawmakers.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Piet Levy Guest
  • Richard Ackley Guest