Bipartisan Lawmakers Discuss Affordable Housing, Unqualified US Ambassadors, Oshkosh West Student Shows Bravery During School Shooting

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A bipartisan pair of state lawmakers joins us to discuss the topic of affordable housing in Wisconsin, and how government can help. Then we look at why U.S. ambassadors have sometimes historically been ill-prepared for the job. And we hear from an Oshkosh West student who led classmates to safety.

Featured in this Show

  • Lawmaker Discussion: Affordable Housing In Wisconsin

    Finding affordable housing is a growing challenge for many full-time workers and senior citizens in Wisconsin. We talk with two lawmakers about what role they think the state can play in making sure housing is accessible for more citizens.

  • Why Are US Ambassadors Often Unqualified?

    New research shows that U.S. ambassadors appointed by President Trump are unqualified, but that he’s hardly the first president to choose people who lack diplomatic chops. We look at why this happens and whether it’s a problem.

  • Oshkosh West Student Helps Classmates Find Shelter During Shooting Event

    One student at Oshkosh West took classmates’ safety into her own hands during a recent shooting event, and led them to safety inside a nearby mosque. We talk to the student about the events of that day, and what made her take action.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Janet Bewley Guest
  • Representative Scott Allen Guest
  • Ryan Scoville Guest
  • Duaa Ahmad Guest

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