An expert on Wisconsin law talks about why debt imprisonment is still a possibility in the sate. We also hear about potential ways to improve sex education in schools. Plus, a look at the history of comedy and “cancel culture”
Featured in this Episode
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Why you can be jailed for 'failure to pay' in Wisconsin
Wisconsinites can be jailed for failing to pay public fines and court debts. We talk with a public defense expert about how frequently it happens and how it affect the justice system.
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New research on sex ed in Wisconsin
A researcher shares results of her recent study that looked at challenges, shifts, and gendered differences in how sex education is being taught around Wisconsin.
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The history of outrage and culture wars in comedy
We think of cancel culture and the culture wars as a modern machination, but these issues have existed in the entertainment industry for decades. We talk to a comedy historian about his new book on the history of outrage and moral panic in show business.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Orlaith Heymann Guest
- Kliph Nesteroff Guest
- John Gross Guest
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