Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert look at what the Wisconsin state legislature is voting on today, talk about one man’s journey out of Islamic extremism, and discuss zero tolerance policies in schools.
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State Lawmakers Considering Several Bills On Heroin And Other Issues Today
Today the Wisconsin state legislature is considering several bills to help prevent heroin abuse, approving labor contracts, and tweaking Medicaid. A state capitol reporter explains the issues on the table and looks ahead at what’s to come for state lawmakers.
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A Journey Out Of Islamist Extremism
A former member of a London-based Islamist group tells the story of how he came to renounce his beliefs. He now works to reverse extremism and change Islamists’ perception of the west.
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Ending Zero Tolerance In Schools?
White House officials spoke out lsat week against zero tolerance policies in schools, saying they increase racial disparities. A civil rights adovcate says zero tolerance policies are part of a “school to prison pipeline” that leads many African American children and others to jail.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Maajid Nawaz Guest
- Thena Robinson Mock Guest
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