The Department of Commerce has decided to add the question “What State (or foreign country) were you born in?” to the 2020 census. We take a look at the wide reaching effects this may have. We also hear from the host of WPR’s new show called “BETA” which launches this Saturday, and take a look at the week’s Wisconsin news.
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State News Roundup For April 6, 2018
A new report shows that nearly $800,000 of taxpayer money has gone toward settling sexual harassment cases over the last decade. We find out more about those cases. We also find out about some surprising results in local elections this week and check in on a unique story involving a state representative and a protest sign.
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This Saturday, April 7th, marks the first day of WPR’s new weekly Saturday show called “BETA”. “BETA” is a show that embraces curiosity, exploring arts, culture and technology from unique perspectives. We hear from the show’s producer and host, Doug Gordon, who you might know from national show To The Best Of Our Knowledge.
You can listen to “BETA” every Saturday. It airs 9 a.m. on the News and Classical station and 11 a.m. on The Ideas Network.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Doug Gordon Guest
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