Last week, people around the country were fired for their social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death. A First Amendment expert weighs in. Then, we hear from Menomonie residents opposing a proposed data center in their community. Plus, a beloved Wisconsin pronunciation website turns 20.
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Free speech in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing
​​At least two Wisconsin residents and others around the country have been fired for their social media comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk, sparking a national debate about free speech and consequences. A First Amendment law expert weighs in on the fallout and the social dynamics at play.
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Data centers and Wisconsin’s environment
Menomonie residents worry about how a proposed data center might affect their environment. A Menomonie alderperson explains local residents’ concerns. Then we talk to the writer of a new report from the Alliance of Great Lakes for more context about the realities of large water users.
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Wisconsin’s wild and wonderful place names
MissPronouncer.com, a website dedicated to helping Wisconsinites pronounce the names of cities and counties correctly, is marking 20 years online. We talk to Miss Pronouncer and a linguist about what inspired the project and how place names can signify meaning and identity.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Franciska Coleman Guest
- Helena Volzer Guest
- Cody Gentz Guest
- Jackie Johnson Guest
- Joe Salmons Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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