A poll shows Americans’ fear of terrorism is at its highest point since 9/11, and Muslims in Wisconsin are reporting more incidents of anti-Muslim rhetoric in their daily lives. A leader of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee shares how those in the community are coping with these incidents. We also get the latest news from the world of national politics.
Featured in this Show
-
This Week In Washington – January 6, 2016
Harry Enten, senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight, joins Central Time for our weekly look at the most pressing issues in national politics.
-
Director of Milwaukee Islamic Society Talks About Rising Islamophobia
It can be a difficult time for American Muslims, in the wake of Islamist extremist terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino. There’s been heated rhetoric in the national political landscape and there have been reports of harassment at the local level, with concerns about a rise in Islamophobia.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Harry Enten Guest
- Othman Atta Guest
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2025, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
