Wisconsin sanctuary areas, Kohl’s CEO crisis, High school shop classes

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A person wearing a welding helmet works on a metal piece at a workshop table, with welding sparks visible and equipment like a gas cylinder and vise nearby.
A student works in the welding shop at Middleton High School. Photo courtesy Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

We talk about Wisconsin counties that have been targeted by the DHS as sanctuary areas. Then, we look at the state of retail giant Kohl’s after losing several CEOs. And, we talk with two shop teachers about changes in technical education in Wisconsin schools.

Featured in this Episode

  • Wisconsin counties on DHS sanctuary list

    The Department of Homeland Security identified two Wisconsin counties and two cities on a list of jurisdictions it said were violating federal immigration law as sanctuary areas. The list was later removed. We talk to administrators from the two Wisconsin counties on the list to get their reaction.

  • Kohl's CEO crisis

    Menomonee Falls-based retailer Kohl’s is on its fourth CEO in three years after Ashley Buchanan was fired for funneling business to a romantic partner. We look at this case and what it tells us about the state of retail.

  • Demand for high school shop classes on the rise

    In recent years, Wisconsin high schools have seen a steady increase in enrollment in hands-on technical education courses after years of decline nationwide. We talk with two Wisconsin shop teachers about the increasing demand and how they’re preparing students for careers in the trades.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jim Davel Guest
  • Melissa Agard Guest
  • Daphne Howland Guest
  • Sarah Nassauer Guest
  • Quincy Millerjohn Guest
  • Staci Sievert Guest
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer