We explore why deadly encounters with police are growing in Wisconsin. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, we hear about a documentary that followed two Wisconsin families for 30 years. Then, we find out what makes a good disc golf course.
Featured in this Episode
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Wisconsin fatal police encounters on the rise
The rate of deadly encounters between police and civilians in Wisconsin is rising and outpacing its neighboring states. We talk to an investigative reporter who dug into some of the potential causes and impacts of the trend.
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Two Milwaukee families take the stage in new Frontline documentary
A new two-hour documentary follows two Milwaukee families over 30 years after they lost manufacturing jobs in the 1990s. We speak with the producers of “Two American Families,” about how hard-working families can struggle to remain out of poverty.
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Wisconsin Life
Photographers tend to spend a lot of time with their subjects. For astrophotographer Rick Wayne of Madison, his subject for much of his life has been space. Alexandra Salmon joined Wayne on a clear night to take photographs of the night sky.
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UW-Green Bay premieres new disc golf course
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay opened a new disc golf course this month on its campus. We talk with the university’s course manager as well as a nationally ranked player about what it takes to build a quality course and grow the sport of disc golf.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jacob Resneck | Wisconsin Watch Guest
- Tom Casciato Guest
- Kathleen Hughes Guest
- Lindsey Krause Guest
- Ethan Harvey Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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