Wisconsin’s attorney general explains why he is joining more than 20 other states suing to block efforts to end birthright citizenship. Then, we look at staff and funding shortages at medical examiner offices. Plus, a Racine artist talks about a group that brings artists together to draw on-location.
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Wisconsin joins multistate lawsuit to uphold birthright citizenship
Earlier this month, Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul brought Wisconsin into a multistate lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban birthright citizenship for people in America without legal status. Kaul tells us Wisconsin’s role in the case.
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A Ukrainian refugee's experience in Wisconsin
President Donald Trump has paused programs that allow immigrants to stay in the U.S. temporarily, including a Biden-era initiative that has allowed over 150,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war to come here. A Ukrainian in Wisconsin shares her experiences.
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Wisconsin medical examiner and coroner offices face chronic shortages
Medical examiners and coroners are vital for identifying causes of death. But these offices face a chronic shortage of funding and staff. The president of the Wisconsin Coroners and Medical Examiners Association explains the challenges in Wisconsin. This segment originally aired on Nov. 21, 2024.
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The Urban Sketchers creating art in Racine
We talk to the leader of one Wisconsin “Urban Sketchers” chapter about the practice of making art with your community — and of your community.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Josh Kaul Guest
- Crystal Schaub Guest
- Kathi Wilson Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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