We discuss disparities in how missing women of different backgrounds are covered in the media, and talk with an advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Then a history professor helps us take a look at new proposals in the state legislature around teaching civics in Wisconsin.
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The Media's Fascination With Missing White Women
A media frenzy has sprung up after the disappearance and homicide of pharmacy technician and social media influencer Gabby Petito, but why isn’t there a similar frenzy when women of color are murdered or go missing? We talk to a journalist, and the co-chair of Wisconsin’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force.
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A Look At Civics Education In Wisconsin
State Assembly Republicans passed a bill that would create a statewide civics curriculum for all public and private schools. It would also require all high school students in public schools to take a civics course. We discuss these proposals, and other ways to make people more civically informed.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Molly Jong-Fast Guest
- Justine Rufus Guest
- Brett Barker Guest
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