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Severe summer weather, Growing up as an immigrant in America

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A farm in the Town of Dunkirk near Stoughton was severely damaged by a reported EF-1 tornado
A storm with 80 mph winds swept through parts of southern Wisconsin on Saturday, March 5, 2022. A farm in the Town of Dunkirk near Stoughton was severely damaged by a reported F-1 tornado. Photo courtesy of Tim Swadley

An emergency management official helps us prepare for extreme weather this summer. Then, an author shares his experience growing up as a Muslim immigrant in America and how he’s used humor to deal with racism.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Michael Mann Guest
  • Andrew Beckett Guest
  • Wajahat Ali Guest

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