African-Americans face much higher unemployment and incarceration rates than their white counterparts, and one writer suggests blacks may find better opportunities for success abroad. Our guest makes the case for the next great black migration. We also get the story behind the outdoors groups opposing cuts to DNR scientists, learn about video game design, and look at possible changes to the state’s campaign finance laws. Finally, we wrap up our series on emergency room visits for dental care.
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Time For A Rewrite Of Wisconsin's Campaign Finance Laws?
State lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s campaign finance laws, and some are saying it’s time to rewrite them altogether. A campaign finance reform advocate lays out his recommendations.
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Outdoors Groups Against DNR Cuts
A number of outdoors groups including White Tails Unlimited, Wisconsin Trappers Association and Walleyes for Tomorrow, have spoken out against proposed cuts to scientist positions in the DNR. The director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation argues these cuts would be bad for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
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Guest Says African-Americans Should Consider Leaving The U.S.
While many Jewish people discuss emigration in the wake of anti-Semitic indicents, author Thomas Chatteron Williams wonders why black Americans don’t think the same thing. In the wake of some very high-profile police-involved shootings of African-Americans, he makes the case for the next great black migration.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Matt Rothschild Guest
- George Meyer Guest
- Thomas Chatterton Williams Guest
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