Many Shopko locations are closing throughout the state, leaving many Wisconsinites on the hunt for new jobs and many rural areas without a local department store or pharmacy. We get the latest. We also hear from a guest who says there’s a better way for media to cover our elections, meeting the needs and concerns of voters. Plus, we discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to withdraw Wisconsin National Guard troops from the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Campaign 2020: A Citizens Agenda For Better Media Coverage
There’s a better way to cover elections–but most of the media isn’t using it. That’s according to a journalism professor, who says a “Citizens Agenda” can point the road to coverage that actually meets the needs and concerns of voters.
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What Do Shopko Layoffs Mean For The State's Local Economies?
Shopko recently announced it plans to layoff nearly 600 people at 11 stores across Wisconsin. We discuss what this means for the local economies that will see a store closure, and some of the downstream affects this has in smaller communities.
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What Are National Guard Troops Doing At The Border?
Gov. Tony Evers is withdrawing Wisconsin’s National Guard troops from the U.S.-Mexico border, saying there’s no security crisis to justify their presence. We discuss the duties they were carrying out in Arizona and look at decisions by other governors to bring their National Guard soldiers home.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Jay Rosen Guest
- Steve Deller Guest
- Terence Garrett Guest
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