U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan weighs in on what is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Then, we look at the role a 1977 law played in ending redlining and what more needs to be done. And, we talk to two students who created a tactile zine for blind readers.
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U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan on historic shutdown, negotiations
The ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in United States history. We check in with U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, about how we got here, where negotiations stand and when the government is likely to reopen.
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A new book explores ongoing legacy of redlining
In 1977, U.S. Sen. William Proxmire of Wisconsin sponsored the Community Reinvestment Act, aimed at eradicating redlining. An author of a new book argues that the law has made a difference in cities like Milwaukee but still needs reform.
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UW-Madison grad students team up to create disability zine
Two doctoral students created a zine focused on disability justice. They join us to explain the inspiration behind the project, how books can be made accessible for people with visual disabilities, and what they hope readers will learn.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Mark Pocan Guest
- Josh Silver Guest
- Emily Nott Guest
- Miso Kwak Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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