Our roundup of local state news includes a look at efforts to reduce infant mortality in Milwaukee. Then we hear strange stories from an author who traveled the Midwest looking for them. And we talk to a law professor about the way recent court rulings may impact perception of the media.
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Wisconsin News Roundup – October 11, 2019
We check in with regional reporters on stories from around the state, including a proposed natural gas plant in Superior that’s raised concerns from some state agencies.
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Wisconsin Author Travels The Midwest In Search Of The Weird
The Midwest is filled with folktales, local legends and tales of the weird. A UW-Eau Claire professor set out in search of some strange happenings, and learned a lot about the region in the process. We talk with him about what he experienced in Wisconsin and beyond.
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Recent Legal Cases Call Role Of Media Into Question
In the past, the media was given the benefit of the doubt more often — about their motives and how they operate. But recent rulings about major media outlets may signal a shift in public and judicial opinion.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Corri Hess Guest
- B.J. Hollars Guest
- Jane Kirtley Guest
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