First, an economics expert helps us gain insight into the financial crisis facing cities across the nation as a result of decreased tax revenue and aid. Then, we receive updates from a WPR reporter as news develops following the police shooting of an unarmed black father in Kenosha.
Featured in this Show
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The Looming Financial Crisis Facing Cities
Municipalities around the country are about to feel the financial hardships from the pandemic, as they cope with plunging tax revenues and aid. We talk to a professor emeritus of public affairs and applied economics from UW-Madison about what the financial situation will be like for cities.
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Protests Continue Following Kenosha Shooting
As unrest continues in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting, a WPR reporter shares an on the ground perspective of the latest demonstrations in Kenosha. Plus, we’ll also hear about a group of Milwaukee activists marching to Washington, DC being shot at while in Pennsylvania.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Steven Potter Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Andrew Reschovsky Guest
- Rachael Vasquez Guest
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