America’s Black Holocaust Museum, located in Milwaukee, will soon open in a new location. We talk with the museum’s lead docent about the legacy of slavery and racism in America. We also discuss why a U.S. Supreme Court Justice wants to revisit a landmark libel case and we take a look at this week’s state news stories.
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State News Roundup – February 22, 2019
An influential business group has rescinded its endorsement of a Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate, and has asked for the return of their campaign donation. A Wisconsin high school football player returns safely after going missing, and shares his mental health challenges. And we’ll find out about a Great lakes shipwreck that is part of Wisconsin’s Civil War history.
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A Conversation With The Head Of Milwaukee's American Black Holocaust Museum
The city of Milwaukee is home to America’s Black Holocaust Museum, which looks to remind museum-goers of the legacy of slavery and racism in America. We talk to the museum’s head griot (lead docent) about what’s in store when the museum reopens in its new location.
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Looking At The Case That Helped Shape American Libel Law
On Tuesday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas called for a landmark case involving libel law to be revisited. We take a closer look at the case, and discuss why Justice Thomas is taking issue with the ruling.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Reggie Jackson Guest
- Howard Schweber Guest
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