We check in on weekend protests around Wisconsin and the country. Then, we talk to military personnel who are transgender about Trump administration efforts to push them out. We wrap up with a pair of best-selling Wisconsin authors who are sisters.
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Weekend protests around Wisconsin
On the same day that President Donald Trump presided over a military parade in Washington, tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Wisconsin to protest Trump’s presidency. Two WPR reporters fill us in on what they saw at the local demonstrations.
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Trump administration purging transgender people from military
The Trump administration has set deadlines for all transgender personnel to quit or be forced out of the military. Some have vowed to continue serving. We talk with two trans military members and a veteran about how they are processing and coping with this purge.
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New books from Wisconsin sister authors
The Bartz sisters from Wisconsin are both New York Times best-selling authors. Recently, they each published a new book. We learn about how Wisconsin helped propel their careers.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Nick Rommel Guest
- Sarah Lehr Guest
- Bree Fram Guest
- U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Boston Leo Thomas Hanson Guest
- Sheri Swokowski Guest
- Andrea Bartz Guest
- Julia Bartz Guest
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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