During National Public Health Week earlier this month Milwaukee officials declared racism a public health crisis for Milwaukee County. We talk about what the city is doing to take action. We also take a look at a bill that would restore so-called “net neutrality” rules that passed in the House of Representatives.
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Racism As A Public Health Issue
Milwaukee County recently declared racism a public health crisis. We talk with a researcher who studies the connection.
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Net Neutrality Could Become A Democratic Issue Heading Into 2020 Election
Democrats in the House of Representatives passed a bill last week that would restore Obama-era rules governing how telecommunications companies provide access to the internet. However, the bill faces an uncertain future in the Republican-controlled Senate. We’ll discuss net neutrality and the role it could play heading into the 2020 election.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Chandra Ford Guest
- John Hendel Guest
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