A Madison group has unveiled a 15-point violence prevention plan amid a national conversation to face racial disparities and violence. Our guest explains how the strategies aim to reduce violence between police and community members. We also talk to director John Carpenter about his work in movies and music, and we’ll talk about a new initiative advocating for more state control over its own funding and taxes.
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Legendary Director And Composer John Carpenter Brings His Music To Wisconsin
Legendary director John Carpenter (Halloween, They Live, Assault on Precinct Thirteen) is sharing his musical side, performing his movie scores and new compositions in Milwaukee. He joins the show to share how he’s created memorable — and creepy — movie music.
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Coalition Aims To Reduce Violence And Racial Disparities In Madison
In the wake of multiple shootings and the forceful arrest of a young African American woman in Madison, a coalition of various community groups called the Focused Interruption Coalition presented a 15 point plan at Madison Mayor Paul Soglin’s office yesterday. We talk to a member of the coalition about how the plan aims to address violence and racial disparities in Madison.
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New Initiative Aims To Champion States' Rights
A new initiative announced this week from the Wisconsin Institute of Law & Liberty aims to advocate for less federal influence over state affairs. Rick Esenberg — President, Founder, and General Counsel for WILL — joins us to talk about the group’s goals.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Rick Esenberg Guest
- John Carpenter Guest
- James Morgan Guest
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