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Vice president’s visit, Refugee resettlement, Job skills competition

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Two people wearing patterned dresses and headscarves stand together on a grassy field with their backs to the camera, one with an arm around the other. Trees and buildings are in the background.
Afghan refugee girls watch a soccer game from a distance near the Village at the Ft. McCoy U.S. Army base on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 in Ft. McCoy, Wis. Humanitarian leaders say that Wisconsin’s refugees now find themselves in limbo after cuts to federal programs and funding for refugees. Barbara Davidson/AP Photo

We look at how western Wisconsin has become a focal point of national politics after visits from Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. Then, humanitarian workers explain how refugees in Wisconsin are weathering federal changes. And two SkillsUSA champions share their victory.

Featured in this Episode

  • JD Vance, Bernie Sanders visit Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District

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    The election for the 3rd Congressional District in southwest Wisconsin is more than a year away, yet both Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders made pitches to voters there this week. A political scientist explains the dynamics in this battleground district. 

  • Refugees in Wisconsin remain in limbo more than 6 months after refugee ban

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    A Wisconsin humanitarian organization said federal delays and uncertainty over the status of the nation’s refugee admissions program are leaving refugees in limbo. Two members of World Relief Wisconsin and a volunteer in Eau Claire join us.

  • New Milwaukee schools superintendent strives to build trust

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    Milwaukee Public Schools hired a new superintendent last spring after its previous leader resigned after a financial scandal. Corrinne Hess reports on efforts to rebuild trust in Wisconsin’s largest school district.

  • Wisconsin students bring home medals in SkillsUSA competition

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    SkillsUSA is a national organization that helps students from middle school through college develop skills that will help them build a career. Several Wisconsin teams brought home medals in this year’s national competition. We talk with two winning students and the statewide coordinator.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Anthony Chergosky Guest
  • Gail Cornelius Guest
  • Phil Stoffel Guest
  • Ginny Close Guest
  • Jake Mihm Guest
  • Drew Kraus Guest
  • Elijah Ward Guest
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer

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