National Politics Roundup, Case Against Historic Preservation Districts, Ending Nasty Internet Comments

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has decided to restrict online commenting to only subscribers in hopes of improving its forum for more civil and substantial conversation. The editor of the paper explains what led the organization to make the change. We also explore the reasons why some want to limit historic preservation districts in Wisconsin and get the latest news from the world of national politics.

Featured in this Show

  • This Week In Washington – February 17, 2016

    Harry Enten, senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight, joins Central Time for our weekly look at the most pressing issues in national politics.

  • The Case Against Historic Preservation Districts

    There’s a renewed debate over the merits of ‘historic preservation’ designations in Wisconsin and elsewhere…especially when it comes to privately owned homes and historic districts. Lawmakers in Wisconsin and Michigan have introduced legislation in recent months targeting these designations, saying property owners should have more rights and flexibility in these cases. A writer talks about some of the arguments against historic districts.

  • Wisconsin Newspaper Tries To Rein In Angry Online Comments

    The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is joining a growing number of news providers trying to cut back on incivility in online comments sections. The editor of the paper explains how bad things had gotten–and what he hopes to change.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Harry Enten Guest
  • Kriston Capps Guest
  • George Stanley Guest