Cities around Wisconsin saw protests against racism and police brutality this weekend, as well as some damage and looting. We talk with reporters who were there. A journalism professor also joins us to talk about how the media are covering the demonstrations and the threats journalists face.
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How The Media Are Covering George Floyd Protests And Violence
A UW-Madison professor of journalism and mass communication joins us to discuss how the media are covering the various forms of nonviolent and violent protests across the country, associated with the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis a week ago.
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A Look At Weekend's Protests Across Wisconsin
Wisconsin saw protests across the state Saturday and Sunday over the death of George Floyd. We talk to journalists who were on the ground covering the protests in four different cities in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Mike Wagner Guest
- Bridgit Bowden Guest
- Natalie Brophy Guest
- Robin Washington Guest
- Madeline Fox Guest
- Corri Hess Guest
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