Lawsuit Against Facebook And Militia Groups, Milwaukee’s Budget Challenges

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A person holds up a sign that reads "#Jacob Blake"
A person holds up a sign that reads “#Jacob Blake” as the motorcade with Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden aboard passes en route to a community event at Grace Lutheran Church in Kenosha Wis., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo

A federal lawsuit against social media giant Facebook alleges it failed to take down pages that incited violence during nights of protests in Kenosha. A lawyer explains. Then, we dive into Milwaukee’s city budget with a reporter.

Featured in this Show

  • Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett presented what he called a “sobering” budget to the Common Council this week. We speak with a reporter about the spending cuts and the factors contributing to the city’s financial hurdles.

  • Kenosha Protesters Sue Militia Groups, Facebook

    Four people who attended rallies in Kenosha after the shooting of Jacob Blake are now suing militia groups, their members and Facebook. We speak to their lawyer to learn why.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Molly Stentz Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Alison Dirr Guest
  • Jennifer Sirrine Guest

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