Making Congress More Interesting, Body Cam Study In Milwaukee, Candidate For State Cheese

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We discuss the potential for Congressional hearings and proceedings to be more engaging for the public. And a researcher tells us about the effect body-worn cameras have had on Milwaukee police. And we look at a proposal to make colby the official state cheese.

Featured in this Show

  • How To Make Congressional Activity More Engaging To The Public

    According to our guest, hearings in the U.S. House are a “nightmare” to viewers while floor proceedings are even worse. He explains what he says makes them so painful and explores how modern technology can increase citizen interest in Congress.

  • What Effect Do Body Cams Have On Milwaukee Police?

    When body cameras were introduced in police departments, the idea was to have a video record of police interactions that would make police departments more accountable. We talk to the authors of a new study looking at what effect body cams have had in the Milwaukee Police Department.

  • Proposal To Make Colby Wisconsin's State Cheese

    A proposal in the Wisconsin legislature would make colby the official state cheese. We talk with one of the bill’s sponsors, and ask whether you agree.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Rick Shapiro Guest
  • Dan Lawrence Guest
  • Kathy Bernier Guest