Washington News, Pro Perspective On Removing Native American School Mascots

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Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021
Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. Julio Cortez/AP Photos

A White House correspondent and editor updates us on several top national political stories, including the U.S. Senate searching for more facts about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Then a Wausau School Board member explains why she supports the decision in Gov. Evers’ new budget proposal to help schools remove Native American mascots.

Featured in this Show

  • This Week In Washington: February 24, 2021

    President Biden’s picks for cabinet positions are still going through the confirmation process in the U.S. Senate, while the Senate is also conducting hearings reviewing the violent insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. We look at these and other top national political stories this week.

  • The Case For Changing Schools' Native American Mascots

    Governor Tony Evers’ plan for Wisconsin’s next budget includes help for schools to remove Native American mascots. We talk to a school board member who’s advocating for the move.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Anita Kumar Guest
  • Tricia Zunker Guest

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