We talk to Senator Tammy Baldwin about federal broadband funding coming to Wisconsin. Then, a historian updates us on how the rights of LGBTQ people in the U.S. have changed over time.
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How Wisconsin could spend $1 billion to expand broadband access
Wisconsin is receiving more than $1 billion in federal funds from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to step up high-speed internet access for more state residents. We talk about where the access gaps still are, and how this money could help address them.
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The history of LGBTQ oppression, progress, and understanding
This month, the Human Rights Campaign declared a State of Emergency for LGBTQ people living in America for the first time in their 40-year history. We talk to an LGBTQ historian about how the state of LGBTQ rights today compares to decades—even centuries—ago.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Guest
- Alyssa Kenney Guest
- Hugh Ryan Guest
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