Regional reporters update us on stories from around Wisconsin. Then we talk with an advocate for people with disabilities about representation in television and movies. And we’re joined by a reporter to discuss several immigration stories that have been overshadowed by the impeachment inquiry.
Featured in this Show
-
State News Roundup – October 4, 2019
A shooting in a Wausau cemetery on Thursday left one person dead and others injured. We find out what we know so far about the incident. We also hear about the addition of an international customs facility at the Sheboygan airport. Plus, the renaming of a causeway in Racine.
-
Representation Of People With Disabilities Down In Hollywood Movies
While more than a quarter of U.S. residents live with a disability, representation of people with disabillities in movies is dropping. We talk with an advocate about why it’s important to show people with all types of abilities in films and on television.
-
Roundup Of Latest Immigration News
In recent weeks reporting has shown that the Trump administration once floated ideas like alligator-filled moats and shooting migrants in the legs, as a strategy for border security. We hear more about that, and a number of other immigration stories you may have missed.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- AnnMarie Hilton Guest
- Adam Rogan Guest
- Lauren Appelbaum Guest
- Maria Sachetti Guest
- Kealey Bultena Interviewer
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.