Attorney general on state’s abortion case, Milwaukee program targets youth violence, Promoting music in Milwaukee

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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul sits in the state Justice Department’s conference room in the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. (Todd Richmond/ AP Photo)

Wisconsin’s Attorney General Josh Kaul gives his take on an abortion case before the state Supreme Court. Then, we learn about a Milwaukee program aimed at reducing youth violence. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, we hear stories from a veteran Milwaukee music promoter.

Featured in this Episode

  • Wisconsin AG discusses abortion lawsuit, more

    On Monday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the state’s 1849 abortion ban. Attorney General Josh Kaul, who brought forth the lawsuit, gives his perspective. We also discuss how Wisconsin will work with the Trump administration and the latest opioid settlement.

  • Grant funding bolsters Milwaukee youth violence treatment program 

    A nearly 30-year-old youth violence treatment program in Milwaukee is set to receive $100,000 in new funding. We speak with one of the heads of the program to learn about why the program is seeing more referrals despite the drop of gun violence over the past few years.

  • Wisconsin Life

    In honor of Veteran’s Day this week, Tom Sitter shares his story about serving in World War II.

  • Lessons from a longtime Wisconsin music promoter

    Milwaukee music promoter and venue owner Peter Jest joins us to share stories from his new biography about his time booking concerts at UW-Milwaukee, opening Shank Hall and tour managing for Violent Femmes. 

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Josh Kaul Guest
  • Michael Levas Guest
  • Peter Jest Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Managing Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director