As the April 4 Election Day nears, the two candidates vying for the state’s top education job are trying to win support. We talk about that contest and other top state news stories in the weekly Wisconsin News Roundup. The Upper Mississippi River touches much of the state of Wisconsin. We learn about the history and cultural significance of that portion of the waterway. We also discuss new data that shows most Wisconsinites want to keep the state’s youth out of prisons.
Featured in this Show
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State News Roundup For March 17, 2017
On Wednesday in Madison, both state superintendent candidates outlined their priorities if chosen to lead the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, A news editor joins us to talk about the candidate forum between incumbent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz and other top news from the past week.
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Exploring The Legend And Lore Of The Upper Mississippi River
Throughout American history, the Upper Mississippi River has played an important economic and cultural role for residents of Western Wisconsin and beyond. An author shares stories and folklore from along the banks of this truly special waterway.
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New Poll Shows A Majority of Wisconsinites Would Like To Send Fewer Young People To Youth Prisons
According to a new poll from Youth Justice Milwaukee, a majority of Wisconsin residents would like to see reforms to the state’s juvenile justice system. We speak with Jeff Roman of YJM about the poll.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Dennis McCann Guest
- Jeffery Roman Guest
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