We get up to speed on Wisconsinites who have been deported by the Trump administration and ongoing immigration arrests. We also talk with an author about the legacy of Native American boarding schools in her family. Plus, a reflection on homesteading in the Driftless region.
Featured in this Episode
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ICE enforcement and deportations happening in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin citizen recently received a threat of deportation from the federal government. So who is at risk of being deported? We take a closer look at ongoing enforcement actions and revolving deportation policies.
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“Medicine River” author tells the story of Native American boarding schools and her mother’s experience
Nearly 1,000 children died in Native American boarding schools after being forcibly removed from their families and community, according to a federal report last year. In her new book “Medicine River,” author Mary Annette Pember recalls the history of Native American boarding schools and her own mother’s experience after being sent to one in Northern Wisconsin at five years old.
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One writer’s experience of homesteading in the Driftless area for 15 years
We talk to a Wisconsin author about her new book of essays on the Driftless area.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sara McKinnon Guest
- Mary Annette Pember Guest
- Tamara Dean Guest
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
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