A Milwaukee documentarian tells us about a project to tell the story of a long-famous fortune-teller from Puerto Rico. Then we discuss the jurisdictional questions and authority of Homeland Security officers to carry out law enforcement in American cities. We also check in with a doctor about Wisconsin’s COVID-19 trends.
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A Look At COVID-19 Trends After Wisconsin Sets Another Single-Day Record For New Cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 1,117 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a new single-day record. We talk with a doctor about trends in the state and what needs to happen to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Milwaukee Native's Film 'Mucho Mucho Amor' Tells The Story Of Famed TV Astrologer
Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado was a television institution for millions of Spanish-speaking households for more than 30 years. A Milwaukee native’s new documentary tells his story. She joins us to talk about Mercado’s groundbreaking image and his message of love.
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What Homeland Security Agents Are Doing In US Cities
The Trump administration says federal agents could be deployed to Chicago and other U.S. cities, including Milwaukee, to help quell violence. We look at what the Department of Homeland Security has been doing in Portland and the legal authority to carry out such measures.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Dr. Nasia Safdar Guest
- Cristina Costantini Guest
- Claire Finkelstein Guest
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