How Social Media Aided The Insurrection, Wisconsin’s Vaccinations By The Numbers

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Protesters gathered around the outside of the U.S. capitol building.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress met to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, thousands of Trump supporters attacked the Capitol, forcing lawmakers to flee. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo

Before they stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, pro-Trump rioters devised their plan using social media. We learn how they connected online. Then, we discuss how Wisconsin compares to other states in vaccine rollout using the meager data available so far.

Featured in this Show

  • Social Media’s Role In The Capitol Insurrection

    The violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was planned online weeks in advance. We talk about social media’s role in this national tragedy and whether attempts to regulate white supremacists online are too little too late.

  • The Vaccine Rollout In Wisconsin Versus Other States

    Earlier this month, federal data showed Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout was lagging behind other Midwestern states. We get the latest data snapshot and explore the pitfalls in comparing how quickly states are inoculating their residents.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Shannon McGregor Guest
  • Will Cushman Guest

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