Fri, 07/03/2020 - 6:00pm |
Summer Camp History, Severe Weather Warnings, USMCA In Effect - The U.S-Mexico-Canada trade agreement took effect this week. We talk about what's changing and what open questions remain. We also hear about why the National Weather service is looking for input on its severe weather warnings. Plus, the history of an all-girls summer camp founded in the early 20th century. |
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Fri, 07/03/2020 - 5:00pm |
Food Friday, Milwaukee Overdose Deaths, June Jobs Numbers - Milwaukee is on pace to see a new record for yearly drug overdose deaths. We find out what's behind the rising numbers. We also talk about the economy and the June jobs numbers. Plus, one of our favorite grilling experts joins the show to share tips on making barbecue ribs. |
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Thu, 07/02/2020 - 6:00pm |
What It Means To Be Fan-Adjacent, The Government's Role In People Wearing Masks - A pop culture writer joins us to discuss how extreme fan communities can be more open to people who are enthusiastic, but not quite as intense in their fandom. And will we see a statewide order to wear face masks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Wisconsin? We talk with a law professor about the power of states and local governments to make such an order. |
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Thu, 07/02/2020 - 5:00pm |
What's Blocking Progress For Racial Equality In Milwaukee?, Queer-Focused Comics, The Latest On What's Happening With The Enbridge Line Five Pipeline - A Milwaukee journalist talks with us about why the city has been slow to make progress on racial equality, and how other cities are working to help Black residents. Then the creators of Margins Publishing tell us about their project to elevate underrepresented voices. And we discuss a public hearing about the future of a portion of the Enbridge Line 5 in Wisconsin. |
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Wed, 07/01/2020 - 6:00pm |
Demographic Gap Between Wisconsin Teachers And Students, Punctuation Debate, The Fight For Suffrage - It's been 100 years since women won the right to vote in the US. We talk with an historian about the struggle and the role that women in Wisconsin played. We also wade into the debate over using one or two periods after a sentence. Plus, the data behind a growing demographic gap between the state's students and teachers. |
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Wed, 07/01/2020 - 5:00pm |
Green Bay Conservation Corps, Beloit College Reopening Plan, Week In Washington - Green Bay is starting a Conservation Corps to provide work to unemployed residents. The city's mayor shares the details. We also hear about Beloit College's unique plan for reopening this fall. Plus, we catch up on the week in national politics. |
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