After breaching the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, many intruders were able to leave without being arrested. We ask how race figured into the response and look back at the history of white mob violence. We also hear about a survey asking UW-Madison students about their feelings on free speech issues.
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Was There A Policing Double Standard At The Capitol Riot?
One of the striking things about the pro-Trump insurrection at the Capitol was the lack of aggressive law enforcement presence, especially when compared with the often harsh response to Black Lives Matter protests over the summer. Our guest explains the discrepancies.
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Survey Asks UW Students About Free Speech Issues, Recommends First Amendment Training
A new survey finds that more than half of UW-Madison students think the government should be able to punish hate speech. We talk with a professor about the results and why he’s recommending more education about the First Amendment for incoming students.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
- Nikol Alexander-Floyd Guest
- Ryan Owens Guest
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