Ukraine holding back Russian attacks, DNR volunteering, Bias in Ukraine coverage

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Yulia Barstow, a Ukraine native who lives with her family in Green Bay, holds a sign reading "Shelter Our Sky" at a rally and donation event for Ukraine in Appleton
Yulia Barstow, a Ukraine native who lives with her family in Green Bay, holds a sign reading “Shelter Our Sky” at a rally and donation event for Ukraine at Appleton’s Houdini Plaza, Friday, March 4, 2022. Rob Mentzer/WPR

We check in on the latest out of Ukraine as Russian attacks continued through the weekend, with the help of a political science professor. Then, we learn more about the impact volunteers have on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from the DNR volunteer coordinator. Later, a journalist joins us to explore the biases in the way we cover the war in Ukraine.

Featured in this Show

  • Latest developments in Russia's war in Ukraine

    Russia has attacked a nuclear energy facility in Ukraine, and the two countries have agreed to a cease-fire in certain areas to let civilians evacuate. We’ll talk about the latest developments in the war with an expert on international relations and armed conflict.

  • How volunteers enhance Wisconsin parks and trails

    The Wisconsin State Park System launched a new online system to make the volunteering process easier. We learn about what opportunities are available and what impact volunteers make.

  • Implicit bias in how we talk about — and report on — the war in Ukraine

    The Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association is among the voices who have been critical of Western media coverage of the war in Ukraine. We talk with one of the association’s board members about their view of bias in language that implies Ukrainian victims are somehow better than victims of other wars.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Andrew Kydd Guest
  • Janet Hutchens Guest
  • Mona Iskander Guest

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