We discuss the popularity of chess ahead of a regional tournament in Milwaukee. Then, an advocate responds to a package of legislative proposals to address human trafficking in Wisconsin. Then, we examine an effort to chronicle state history through objects, such as doorbells and heirloom ornaments.
Featured in this Episode
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Regional chess championship in Milwaukee
A coalition of Wisconsin scholastic chess organizations is hosting its first Midwest Regional Championship this month. We talk with the tournament director about the upcoming competition and the popularity of this centuries-old game.
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Nonprofit focused on preventing human trafficking reacts to new legislation
A bipartisan group in the Wisconsin Assembly has proposed a slate of legislation to combat human trafficking. A member of a nonprofit devoted to ending child and sex trafficking reacts to this legislation and explains why the organization gave Wisconsin’s laws addressing trafficking an “F” rating.
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Understanding Wisconsin history through objects
The public art project Wisconsin 101 is a platform that tells the history of the state through hundreds of objects. For free, people can read about an 1800s ballot box or the 1970s bra flag. We hear from one of the co-founders on the unique perspective of history through objects.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Chris Wainscott Guest
- Sidney McCoy Guest
- Tom Broman Guest
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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