We roundup the week in Wisconsin news, including a debate over red-light cameras. We also discuss how race factors into how we think about body image, and we respond to the two nights of Democratic primary debates.
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State News Roundup – June 28, 2019
Residents in southwestern Wisconsin are weighing in at public hearings about a proposed 100-mile transmission line in the region. We find out what concerns were raised. We also discuss a push to get traffic cameras installed at some of Milwaukee’s most dangerous intersections.
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Racist Elements Of Fat Phobia
The author of a new book argues that many elements of current fat-phobia are rooted in racism and reflect common aspects of African-American physical appearance.
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A Recap Of The First Two Nights Of The Democratic Primary Debate
Nights one and two of the first Democratic presidential primary debate have ended. We talk to a Wisconsin political scientest about what we learned, and what’s changed about the race for president.
Episode Credits
- J. Carlisle Larsen Host
- Chris Malina Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Corri Hess Guest
- Hope Kirwan Guest
- Sabrina Strings Guest
- Susan Johnson Guest
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