The spotlight is on LGBT rights after the passing of the Equality Act, which aims to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation. We talk to a professor of sociology about gay marriage in America. Then, we look at a new survey to understand how Wisconsin residents feel about law enforcement.
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How Gay Marriage Has Transformed American Culture
A 2019 Pew Research Center poll says 61 percent of Americans support gay marriage, while 31 percent oppose it. Now LGBT rights are center stage after the passing of the Equality Act, meant to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation. Our guest explains how gay marriage has transformed American culture.
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How Residents Are Feeling About Law Enforcement Issues In Wisconsin
The state’s police union has released its 2019 Wisconsin Law Enforcement Survey. It measures how residents are feeling about a variety of policing and justice issues, including a possible so-called ‘red flag’ law in the state. We hear about the results from the group’s executive director, and how the information might shape public policy going forward.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Peter Hart-Brinson Guest
- Jim Palmer Guest
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