State lawmakers have proposed a bill that would require transgender students to use school bathrooms of the gender they were assigned at birth. An author of the bill argues it will provide safety and privacy for all Wisconsin students. Then, artist John Waters joins us to talk about the evolution of LGBT culture in America and we look at a new GOP proposal to allow concealed weapons in public university buildings.
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State Lawmaker On School Bathroom Bill
State Republican lawmakers have proposed a bill that would create a statewide policy on bathroom use for transgender students at school. One of the sponsors of the bill joins us to talk about why the legislation is necessary, and the importance of confronting new issues head on.
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John Waters On The State of LGBT Rights In The United States
John Waters is a gay filmmaker and writer, and he’s coming to Wisconsin to discuss the state of LGBT rights in the United States. He gives us a preview of his talk in Madison and shares what he’s learned as a gay artist.
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GOP Lawmakers Propose Allowing Concealed Weapons In Public University Buildings
A new bill by two Republican lawmakers would allow concealed weapons in public university buildings. It would revoke an exception made to Wisconsin’s concealed carry law allowing universities to enact bans inside of campus buildings. Concealed carry is already allowed outside on campus property.
The proposal comes two weeks after a gunman killed nine people at an Oregon community college. Supporters say the law will allow students to defend themselves from crime or in a mass shooting situation. Critics say more guns could increase violence in a place full of young people and alcohol.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Jesse Kremer Guest
- John Waters Guest
- Adam Winkler Guest
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