Fighting human trafficking, Analyzing how judges handle appeals for protection, Exploring Racine’s working class foundation

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Rev. Patrick Mahoney demonstrates as the U.S. Supreme Court announces decisions, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2024. The court upheld a law that prevents people who are subject to a restraining order for domestic violence from possessing firearms. (J. Scott Applewhite/ AP Photo)

We look at efforts to fight human trafficking ahead of the NFL draft. Then, we look at a report on how judges in Dane County handle calls for protection from domestic abuse, stalking and harassment. Then, an author of a new book explains how Racine’s working class made Wisconsin a swing state.

Featured in this Episode

  • Preventing human trafficking ahead of NFL draft

    An Oshkosh-based travel management company held an event Friday to explain how human trafficking can be identified and prevented. The effort comes with the NFL draft set to take place in Lambeau Field in April — a major travel event that can spur trafficking. A member of the company joins us.

  • How Dane County judges treat victims of domestic abuse and stalking

    The court system is supposed to protect victims of domestic abuse, harassment and stalking. But a study of how these cases are handled in Dane County found that some judges perpetuate myths about domestic violence and don’t always follow the law. The report’s author explains the findings.

  • New book explores Racine’s working class history

    In a new book, a Rutgers professor argues that the legacy of Racine’s working-class community was key in making Wisconsin a battleground state today – and that legacy can offer lessons to bolster the strength of organized labor today. The author joins us.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Kelly Chartre Guest
  • Kianna Hanson Guest
  • Naomi R. Williams Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director