Locations including a slur for Native American women are being renamed around the country. We talk about the importance of the move. We also look at how to combat anti-Semitism online after comments from rapper Kanye West. Plus, we talk with incumbent state Attorney General candidate Josh Kaul.
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Interview with Attorney General candidate Josh Kaul
State Attorney General Josh Kaul is running for a second term leading the Department of Justice. We talk with him about some of the most important issues facing the state.
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Wisconsin sites renamed to replace Native slur
The DOI renamed nearly 650 geographic features across the country that included a word that’s been used as a derogatory slur for Indigenous women. We learn about some of those sites in Wisconsin, and their new names.
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The dangers of high-profile antisemitism from Kanye West and others
The rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, started a recent trend of high-profile examples of antisemitism. The leader of a Jewish advocacy group joins us to share the dangers of these incidents and how to push back against them.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Josh Kaul Guest
- Barbara Webster Guest
- Miryam Rosenzweig Guest
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