First, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos discusses issues from the statehouse, including the state budget, security at the capitol building and the gubernatorial race. Then, we hear from PBS Wisconsin’s newest Indigenous affairs reporter. Plus, Madison gets a new indoor-outdoor library.
Featured in this Episode
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Speaker Robin Vos on state politics
State lawmakers are back in the Capitol working on legislation, with everyone aware of the specter of political violence. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos weighs in on his legislative priorities and our current political climate.
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Indigenous affairs reporting
Media outlets have long been criticized for the way they cover — or fail to cover — Indigenous communities. An Indigenous affairs reporter for PBS Wisconsin talks about her work. And the new head of IndiJ Public Media explains how her organization is working to give Native communities a voice.
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Madison unveils first public park library
For the first time in 25 years, Madison will be getting a new public library. The Imagination Center, located in a park on the city’s northeast side, will have a unique design. The library director shares her hopes for this new indoor-outdoor library and community space.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Robin Vos Guest
- Erica Ayisi Guest
- Katie Oyan Guest
- Tana Elias Guest
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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