Presidents And News Media Attacks, Indian Burial Site At UWSP

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President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2020, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP Photo

We speak with a political historian who offers perspective on the current administration and examples of past presidents contending with the news media. We also look at a push to get the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to recognize an Indian burial site on campus.

Featured in this Show

  • A History Of Presidents And The Press

    A political historian shares that U.S. presidents have traditionally had contentious relationships with the press. He shares examples and places President Trump’s dealings with the media in that context.

  • The Quest To Recognize Indian Burial Site On UW-Stevens Point Campus

    A group of activists is urging the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to recognize an Indian burial ground on the campus. We look at the history of the site, the people buried there and why they’re pushing for a memorial now.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Harold Holzer Guest
  • Rob Mentzer Guest

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