How Academia And Science Orgs Can Be Anti-Racist, Debate Over Beloit Charter School, New Fish Science

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Madison resident Lincoln Rust is one of the artists working on a giant mural depicting George Floyd and Malcolm X that covers the boarded-up windows of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on the capitol square.
Madison resident Lincoln Rust is one of the artists working on a giant mural depicting George Floyd and Malcolm X that covers the boarded-up windows of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on the capitol square. Shawn Johnson/WPR

We talk about what higher ed and scientific institutions can do to take action when it comes to promoting racial justice in this country, with a postdoctoral fellow and a UW-Madison geography professor. Then we learn about a proposed charter school in Beloit and some of the controversy around its funding. And a marine biologist tells us why we should make more of an effort to watch and connect with fish.

Featured in this Show

  • Calling On Academic And Scientific Institutions To Be Actively Anti-Racist

    A pair of researchers discuss how institutions of higher learning and science can move beyond simply making statements regarding racial justice.

  • Proposed Charter School In Beloit Sparks Debate Over Education And Billionaire Philanthropy

    The Lincoln Academy charter school, funded by billionaire Diane Hendricks, is on track to open next year in Beloit. It has residents debating whether diverting money from public schools is a good idea for students. We find out what people in Beloit are saying about the issue, and the value of having a wealthy hometown philanthropist.

  • More To Fish Than Meets The Eye

    A marine biologist shares some of her love of fish, as well as some new discoveries about how fish socialize.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Fernando Tormos-Aponte Guest
  • Erika Marín-Spiotta Guest
  • Ruth Conniff Guest
  • Helen Scales Guest