While the Milwaukee Mafia was less famous than organized crime groups in New York or Chicago, it engaged in a number of illegal activities that had a major impact on the city. Our guest searched through police files, FBI investigation notes, and coroner reports to bring the group’s shady history to light. We also learn about the coming Native American Environmental Summit in Madison, and discuss the police perspective on the death of Tony Robinson.
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History Of The Milwaukee Mafia
Although today, Milwaukee is the city of the Brewers, the Bucks and beer, the city was once known instead as a city of “bullets, blood, and beer,” thanks to its mafia entanglements. We’ll get the hidden history of Milwaukee’s past relationship with organized crime.
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Tribal Leaders Partner With UW Researchers To Confront Environmental Challenges
One hundred and one years after their first gathering at the UW-Madison, Native American leaders and UW researchers convene again to tackle pressing environmental and health issues. Two organizers of the UW/Native Nations Summit on Environment and Health share details of this unique partnership.
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Police Perspective On Tony Robinson Shooting
Supporters of the Madison Police Department held a rally on Wednesday outside the State Capitol. The executive director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association talks about why the police need support in the aftermath of the officer-involved shooting of Tony Robinson. He also discusses what the Madison Police Department has been doing to help reduce racial disparities in Dane County.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Gavin Schmitt Guest
- Larry Nesper Guest
- Janice Rice Guest
- Jim Palmer Guest
- Marika Suval Producer
- Cynthia Schuster Producer
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