Community leaders are calling for a citizen board to oversee the state’s Department of Corrections as a federal investigation into the Lincoln Hills School for Boys continues. Our guest explains why an independent board is needed to oversee the department. We also talk about how busing practices in the past affect our schools today, and talk about Aline Hazard’s induction into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
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Guest Says Department Of Corrections Needs Independent Oversight
Our guest recently wrote a letter to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel saying the Wisconsin Department of Corrections should implement a citizen’s advisory board. He explains why he thinks independent oversight is necessary.
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Wisconsin Radio Pioneer Aline Hazard Honored
Aline Hazard was recently inducted in to the Wisconsin Braodcasters Hall of Fame. We learn about her contributions as the host of The Homemakers’ Program.
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In a national effort to desegregate schools, the issue of busing students into different communities became a major controversy. An author traces the dispute, and talks about why busing became the focus of so much controversy.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Fred Royal Guest
- Erika Janik Guest
- Matthew Delmont Guest
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