A political science professor joins us to check in on the races in Wisconsin’s August primaries. Then, we talk to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter about his series looking at prison sentences.
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Checking in on Wisconsin's 2022 primaries
Races are shaping up for Wisconsin’s primary election August 9. We talk about some of the biggest contests, issues, and influences, as candidates’ campaigns intensify their efforts.
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Milwaukee County is using childhood trauma as a lens to re-examine sentences
Milwaukee County is taking a second look at people serving life sentences — this time taking childhood trauma into account. But is that enough to break cycles of violence? A journalist talks about his reporting on the issue and the solutions he sees in the community.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Julia Azari Guest
- James Causey Guest
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