A Wisconsin woman relives being on a plane that was diverted on 9/11 — in the form of a play that’s coming to Milwaukee. We take look at places in the U.S. where local news is hard to come by. And we discuss new data from the Wisconsin Department of Justice that shows sex crimes rose slightly over a five-year period.
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Story Of Humanity During Tragedy Comes To The Stage
When the attacks of September 11, 2001 grounded aircraft across the country, 38 planes were diverted to tiny Gander, Newfoundland. A Broadway play tells the story of how the town welcomed the nearly 7,000 travelers. The play is coming to Milwaukee, and a local resident who was part of the diverted group shares her story.
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The Loss Of Local Newspapers And What Might Take Their Place
New research finds that one in five Americans doesn’t have a local newspaper in their area. We talk about what’s causing the loss of local papers and what other forms of journalism might fill the void.
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New Data Shows Slight Increase In Sex Crimes Reported In Wisconsin
New data from the state Department of Justice shows the number of sex crimes reported in Wisconsin ticked slightly up over a five-year period. We talk to the head of a group that works with survivors of sexual violence.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Christine Toy Johnson Guest
- Connie Batayias Guest
- Penny Muse Abernathy Guest
- Erin Thornley-Parisi Guest
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