New Report On Manufacturing And Agriculture Tax Credit, National Politics Update, Genele Laird Arrest

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A viral video of the arrest of Genele Laird in Madison led to a heated debate over when police force is appropriate, and what level of force is acceptable. Our guests discuss the incident, and talk about how police approach difficult situations. We also get an update from the world of national politics, and we talk to a business reporter about a new report on the Manufacturing and Agruculture Tax Credit.

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  • New Report Says Tax Credits Led To Little Job Growth

    A new report takes a critical look at the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit, which was passed by the legislature in 2011. The report says the tax credit reduces state income by $284 million a year and has done little to promote job creation. We talk to a business reporter about the report and what kind of reaction it’s gotten so far.

  • This Week In Washington – June 29, 2016

    Harry Enten, senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight, joins Central Time for our weekly look at the most pressing issues in national politics.

  • Madison Looks At Police Use Of Force After Release Of Genele Laird

    A viral video showing a young African-American woman,18-year-old Genele Laird, being kneed and tased during her arrest by two male Madison police officers last week sparked public outcry. We talk to a community activist and former MPD chief about police use of force after Laird’s arrest and subsequent release.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Polo Rocha Guest
  • Harry Enten Guest
  • Eric Upchurch Guest
  • Reverend David C. Couper Guest

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