Makers of a new documentary share their story about UW-Madison’s Black student newspaper. Then, a petroleum analyst helps us understand the rise in oil prices following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Later, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editor joins us to share their project highlighting the leaders in Wisconsin that unite their communities.
Featured in this Show
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Documentary tells the past, present-day story of The Black Voice newspaper at UW-Madison
The new “We the Vision” documentary spotlights the history and present-day story of UW-Madison’s only newspaper by and for Black students. We talk to the documentary’s director, and an award-winning broadcast journalist who reported for The Black Voice in the 1970s.
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Oil prices jump after Russia attack on Ukraine
A global benchmark for oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel on Feb. 24 as Russia attacked Ukraine. Rising crude oil markets have lifted gas prices in America. An analyst explains what we can expect to see at the pump.
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Weavers strengthening Wisconsin communities
We learn about a new project from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to tell inspiring stories of Wisconsinites all over the state who are working to unite their communities, rather than divide them.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Nile Lansana Guest
- Alexis Yancey Guest
- Patrick De Haan Guest
- David Haynes Guest
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