First, we get an update on the case against Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan. Then, a clinician and an advocate detail how bills in the state Legislature would affect transgender rights in Wisconsin. Then, we explore how educators can make schools more accessible to students with disabilities.
Featured in this Episode
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Latest developments in federal case against Milwaukee judge
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to charges that she obstructed federal agents from apprehending an immigrant in her courtroom. An investigative reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel updates us on the case and its implications.
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Wisconsin’s changing landscape of gender-affirming care
In 2025, 12 bills targeting transgender rights have been introduced in the Wisconsin legislature, including restrictions on gender-affirming care. We talk with a LGBTQ+ rights advocate about the landscape in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to a clinician who provides gender-affirming voice therapy.
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Wisconsin Life
Wisconsin Life brings us a story about appreciating lilacs in springtime.
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Classroom accessibility for students with disabilities
Central Elementary School in Rhinelander added a speech board to its playground to help nonverbal students communicate with their peers. We talk to one of the school’s speech therapists and a special education professor about tools to make schools more accessible for students.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- John Diedrich Guest
- Maia Braden Guest
- Elise Kehle Guest
- Maddie Sowinski Guest
- Denise Clark Guest
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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