Afghans in Wisconsin are facing an uncertain future, UW-Madison launches new college focused on AI

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on November 16, 2025 at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on November 16, 2025 at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The Trump administration’s reaction to the shooting of two members of the National Guard by an Afghan refugee has left Afghans in Wisconsin facing an uncertain future. A settlement is pending in the state’s case against a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam over PFAS contamination. And, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching a new college focused on Artificial Intelligence.

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Episode Credits

  • Courtney Everett Host/Producer
  • Deneen Smith Producer