In the past year, many colleges have faced controversy over free speech after inviting extremist conservative speakers to their campuses. We talk to a professor who believes the real crisis on campus is not over free speech, but rather the quality of speech. We also look at the Trump Administration’s new plan for oil drilling, and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn’s decision to retire after 10 years with the department.
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After 10 Years On The Job, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn Announces Retirement
After ten years on the job, Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn has officially announced his retirement, effective next month. WPR’s reporter in Milwaukee joins the show to discuss Flynn’s tenure with the Milwaukee Police Department, his decision to retire, and how city leaders are reacting.
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Trump Administration Proposal Would Allow Oil Drilling Federally Protected Waters
A new plan proposed by the Department of Interior would open some federally protected waters to off-shore oil drilling. We speak Steph Tai of the University of Wisconsin Law School about the news and what the law says.
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Do Campuses Need More Conservative Speakers, Or Better Ones?
Last year, flare-ups on college campuses around right-wing speakers like Ann Coulter and Milo Yiannopoulos led many to say that conservative speech isn’t welcome at universities. However, our guest says that colleges need more quality conservative figures and shouldn’t be afraid to reject provocateurs. He joins us to explain how he thinks seeking out reasoned, respectful speakers can help improve the nature of debate at school.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Chuck Quirmbach Guest
- Steph Tai Guest
- Aaron R Hanlon Guest
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