We talk to an education policy expert about conflicting priorities to fund public education and school choice vouchers in Wisconsin. Then, we check in on the latest from the war in Ukraine with a new fleet of tanks heading to the country.
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Discussing K-12 funding, vouchers and charter schools
Governor Evers highlighted the need for increasing funding for K-12 schools in Wisconsin during his State of the State speech. Meanwhile, Republican legislative leaders are looking to bring about “universal school choice.” Our guest explains what that means, and how she believes the state’s voucher system is working currently.
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US announces it will send tanks to Ukraine
The United States announced Tuesday it will send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in an effort to help Ukraine with Russia’s invasion. A political scientist joins us to talk about what’s going on in Ukraine and how the US is involved in the war.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Marguerite Penick-Parks Guest
- Yoshiko Herrera Guest
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