We talk with a state lawmaker and village president about the potential for closing the Green Bay Correctional Institution. We also consider the ethical questions raised by Meta’s push for artificial intelligence friendships. Plus, we look back at the places “Wisconsin Today” visited during its first year on the air.
Featured in this Episode
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Local leaders discuss future of Green Bay Correctional Institution
Local leaders, state legislators and the governor are calling for the Green Bay Correctional Institution, a maximum security prison in Allouez, to be permanently closed. We talk with the village president of Allouez and a state senator about challenges to the prison and closure plans.
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Can AI really “know” a person?
As AI continues to evolve, so do its uses. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims it can be used as a “friend” and even a “therapist.” We talk to a Wisconsin professor about the ethical and practical implications of such uses.
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“Wisconsin Today” one-year anniversary
As the show celebrates one year on air, we look back at where “Wisconsin Today” has taken us so far: from the underground sand tunnels of northwestern Wisconsin to the maps of Middle Earth, from the microphones of Lambeau Field to a fishing town that was once left off the map.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jim Rafter Guest
- Jamie Wall Guest
- Robin Zebrowski Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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