Solving cold cases, Wisconsin school funding

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Tony Webster

We talk to a Wisconsin anthropology professor who is solving cold cases with his students. Then, we explore the role private donations and sponsorships play in funding Wisconsin schools, with the help of a government finance expert.

Featured in this Show

  • Anthropology part of the answer to solving cold cases

    A UW-Oshkosh anthropologist and students last year helped identify the remains of a man who was presumed murdered in 1983. This year, they hope to help crack another cold case. We talk with the professor and a student about using anthropology to uncover answers to crime.

  • Where private donations and sponsorships fit into Wisconsin school funding

    Some Wisconsin school districts have let private businesses sponsor their athletics facilities. We look at how sponsorships and donations fit into the school funding equation in Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Jordan Karsten Guest
  • Delaney Rueckl Guest
  • Andrew Reschovsky Guest