Hundreds of companies are choosing not to advertise on Facebook due to the platform’s handling of hate speech. We talk about whether it’s likely to pressure Facebook to change. We also talk with a pediatric doctor about the challenges of reopening Wisconsin’s schools this fall.
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Companies Are Boycotting Facebook Over Hate Speech. Will It Make A Difference?
Hundreds of companies are suspending advertising on Facebook over the way it handles hate speech and misinformation. A marketing professor joins the program to discuss how the pressure is changing Facebook, what constitutes free speech, and whether the company should be held to the same standards as a media outlet.
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How Are School Districts Deciding Whether To Reopen Schools This Fall?
A few school districts in Wisconsin are planning on returning to in-person instruction this fall. But what will that look like? We look at some of the issues facing those districts and how they could deal with them.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Steve Noll Guest
- Dr. Dipesh Navsaria Guest
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