WPR’s Wisconsin Life talked to a class of third grade students and their teacher about their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic and the end of their school year. Then an expert on the anti-fascism movement joins us to talk about what it is and what members are after. And we discuss UW System President Ray Cross’s decision to request a special session in the legislature, and get an update on the search to replace the outgoing president.
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Cross Asks For Special Session, UW System President Search Update
UW System President Ray Cross is calling for a special session in the legislature, asking for access to credit and the ability to change the school start date. We’ll hear about that, and the latest on the search to replace Cross.
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Wisconsin Third Graders Reflect On School During A Pandemic
Kids in Wisconsin just wrapped up their school year in remote fashion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One class of third-graders talked with Wisconsin Life about what the experience was like for them. We hear what they had to say and chat with their teacher about a different type of learning.
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What Is The Antifa Movement And What Are Its Goals?
Last weekend, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would designate Antifa a domestic terror group. We look at what Antifa is, what its members want and the group’s role in the violence after George Floyd’s death.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Galen Wiese Guest
- Mark Bray Guest
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