A Wisconsin lawmaker says the state is the worst in the nation when it comes to compensating people who have been wrongly convicted of a crime. Our guest tells the story of man adjusting to the outside world after spending 17 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. We also learn how companies are dealing with a shortage of IT workers, and hear the story of Sister Thea Bowman who played an important part in introducing African American culture to the Catholic church.
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Gannett Wisconsin Media Investigates Wrongful Convictions In Wisconsin
New legislation would provide financial assistance, job training, access to healthcare, and housing for the falsely accused in Wisconsin. The bill’s sponsor says Wisconsin is the worst in the nation when it comes to compensation for those who have served time behind bars for crimes they didn’t commit. We speak to the reporter of a Gannett Wisconsin Media investigation into wrongful convictions in the state.
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Wisconsin Life: Sister Thea Bowman
In today’s Wisconsin Life we’ll learn about the remarkable life of Sister Thea Bowman, an African-American Catholic Franciscan nun who is nationally recognized for introducing African-American culture, song and ritual into Catholic liturgy.
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Businesses In Central Wisconsin And Beyond Facing Significant Shortage Of IT Workers
Workers who specialize in information technology are in high demand in Central Wisconsin, and beyond…and expanding businesses in the state are having a hard time filling all of their positions. A journalist talks about the IT talent shortage facing the state, and how universities and technical colleges are trying to need the growing need.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Shereen Siewert Guest
- Sister Charlene Smith Guest
- Dave Daley Guest
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