Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want Gov. Tony Evers to fire a staff member who he says secretly recorded a meeting. We learn more. Then, we hear about a program aiming to help incarcerated kids, and a WPR reporter details why a longtime paper mill is shutting down.
Featured in this Show
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The Ethics And Laws Of Recording Phone Calls
Legislators from both parties are raising alarm after a phone conversation with Gov. Tony Evers was recorded and released. We discuss privacy, legal and ethical concerns around recordings as more people work remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Kids In Custody Receive Personal Letters Of Support
A program is connecting kids who are incarcerated with people who support them, even though they’ve never met. A Wisconsin corrections official explains how it works in our state and why the messages matter to young people serving time.
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Century Old Central Wisconsin Paper Mill Shuts Down
A central Wisconsin paper mill operating since 1904 will shut down by the end of July leaving 1,000 workers without a job. We speak with a WPR reporter about the company’s decision.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Kealey Bultena Producer
- L. Malik Anderson Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Kathleen Bartzen Culver Guest
- Lance Horozewski Guest
- Rob Mentzer Guest
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