We learn about a new joint investigation into Wisconsin’s homeless youth from a project editor. Then we talk about the lives of African Americans living in Beloit in the first decades of the 1900s. And we review top national politics stories, including a recap of Tuesday night’s Democratic debate.
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The Experience Of Homeless Youth In Wisconsin
Last year, state lawmakers made it easier for homeless youth to find shelter in Wisconsin. But advocates say a lot still needs to be done. We talk to the editor of a new investigation from Wisconsin Watch and the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service into homeless youth in the state.
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The Early History Of African Americans In Beloit
With Black History Month coming to a close this week, we talk to someone working to spread the stories of African Americans early history in Beloit, Wisconsin.
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This Week In Washington – February 26, 2020
Democrats running for president held their final debate before the South Carolina primary this weekend, with Super Tuesday just days later. We talk about what’s shaping the race ahead of the key contests. We also check up on other news in national politics.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Jim Malewitz Guest
- Linda Fair Guest
- Daniel Newhauser Guest
- Lauren Gambino Guest
- Kealey Bultena Interviewer
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