Protests over ICE shooting, Understanding new federal guidance on vaccines, Students inform Pulaski

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A large crowd of people holding signs and banners protest at night in an urban area with tall buildings in the background.
Before marching throughout downtown Milwaukee, protesters gathered at Cathedral Square Park, where a short moment of silence was held for Renee Macklin Good. Evan Casey/WPR

We hear how Wisconsin residents are protesting an ICE agent killing a woman in Minneapolis. Then, two experts explain how people should think about the new federal guidance on vaccines and diet. And, we learn how high school students in Pulaski are working to keep residents informed.

Featured in this Episode

  • Wisconsinites protests ICE around the state

    Protestors rallied statewide over the weekend condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement and honoring the Minnesota resident fatally shot by an ICE agent Wednesday. A reporter details Milwaukee protests, an Appleton demonstrator shares his perspective and an attorney provides legal analysis.

  • Understanding the new guidelines on vaccines, diet

    U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is upending conventional wisdom with new guidelines on childhood vaccines and dietary recommendations. A doctor who is an expert on public health and a health communications researcher explain what people should know about the new guidelines. 

  • High school students run Pulaski’s one and only official news source

    Rural areas around the country are grappling with a loss of local news. But high school students in Pulaski are filling the gap by operating the only official news source in the village. A teacher and student reporter explain how Pulaski News serves students and the surrounding community. 

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Bryna Godar Guest
  • Tanner Ziebell Guest
  • Evan Casey Guest
  • Dominique Brossard Guest
  • Dr. Jonathan Temte Guest
  • Amy Tubbs Guest
  • Madelyn Rybak Guest
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer