Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert review use-of-force reports from the Milwaukee Police Department, take a look back at the children’s book Phantom Tollbooth, and follow Wisconsin Life to a haunted hotel. Then they discuss a new campaign to reclaim Main Street.
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Milwaukee Police Use-Of-Force Reports More Than Double
After accusations last year of using excessive force, the Milwaukee Police Department has changed its approach to reporting use-of-force. This has led to the number of reports more than doubling so far this year.
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The Phantom Tollbooth
The creator of a new documentary of famed children’s book The Phantom Tollbooth talks about why the book became a classic–and shares the creative process between the author and illustrator.
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Wisconsin Life: Haunted Wisconsin Hotel
Just in time for Halloween, a Wisconsin Public Radio producer shares his creepy experience spending the night at an apparently haunted hotel in Fond du Lac.
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A New Campaign To Reclaim Main Street
The president of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation is launching a new campaign today, encouraging Americans not to succumb to dysfunction and to re-invest in their communities.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Gitte Laasby Guest
- Hannah Jayanti Guest
- A. Emily Ralph Guest
- Richard Harwood Guest
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