Tuesday is election day in Wisconsin. We look at the big spending by outside groups in the state’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate. In addition, 50 years ago, Latinos activists were prominent in protests against the Allen-Bradley company in Milwaukee. We’ll look at how that event led to further organizing and actions by the community. Finally, ice cream trucks were a staple of childhood for generations. We look at their history and cultural significance.
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A Look At The Big Spending By Outside Groups In Wisconsin's U.S. Senate Race
According to the Center for Responsive Politics, nearly $37 million has been spent so far in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race. That includes money from the three major candidates – Republicans Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson and Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin – and outside groups. We focus on third-party spending, how PACs work and the effects they’ve been having on the race.
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What The Timeless Ice Cream Truck Says About America
The ice cream truck is something that’s been bringing joy to children (and adults) for decades, and continues to do so. We talk to a guest who says the continuing existence of this piece of quintessential Americana indicates Western civilization is still doing its thing.
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Looking Back At Latino Activism In Milwaukee
Fifty years ago, Milwaukee’s African American and Latino communities marched together to protest discriminatory hiring practices at the Allen-Bradley Company in Milwaukee. We talk to a reporter who says that march touched off years of activism among Latinos across the state.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Eleanor Neff Powell Guest
- Addison Del Mastro Guest
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