Wisconsin gun advocates react to White House comments decrying ICU Nurse Alex Pretti for legally carrying a gun as he was killed by federal agents. Then, industry workers share how state legislation removing taxes on tips would affect them. Later, an artist and librarian talk about restoring murals.
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Wisconsin gun advocates respond to Pretti killing
After the fatal shooting of Green Bay high school graduate Alex Pretti by federal agents on Saturday, White House officials said that carrying a gun during a protest is illegal or wrong. We get reactions from Wisconsin gun advocates.
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How Wisconsin service industry workers rely on tips for income
As Wisconsin lawmakers consider state income tax deductions for tipped wages, we talk to a trio of service industry workers in the state to hear their experiences working for tips and how gratuity shapes their job and quality of life.
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Superior artist restored murals in Superior
In the 1930s, an artist named Herbert Bartlett painted murals in a Superior funeral home. Ninety years later, the building’s new owner decided to save them. An artist explains how he restored the murals and a retired librarian tells us what she learned about the original artist.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Tom Grieve Guest
- Blake Alvarenga Guest
- Ethan Radecki Guest
- John Coia Guest
- Carley Passer Guest
- Teddie Meronek Guest
- Bill Gedde Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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