Anti-domestic abuse advocates talk about the impact of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows guns to be barred from abusers. Then, we talk with the author of a book exploring the relationship between the press and police. Then, we learn about Wisconsin’s Wisconsin LGBTQ history.
Featured in this Episode
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How a recent Supreme Court ruling could affect domestic violence victims in Wisconsin
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law that bans people with a domestic violence restraining order against them from owning firearms. We talk to representatives from End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin about how the decision might affect victims of domestic violence in the state.
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New book explores long standing tensions between press and police
We talk to Marquette University adjunct professor Scott Memmel about his new book, “Pressing the Police and Policing the Press: The History and Law of the U.S. Press-Police Relationship.” Memmel explains why studying the press-police relationship is crucial at this point in our history.
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Experience Wisconsin’s LGBTQ history at pride events around the state
The board chair of the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project talks about the summer tour to bring historic exhibitions to pride celebrations all over Wisconsin. We also learn about several key moments and figures in Wisconsin LGBTQ history.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Monique Minkens Guest
- Jenna Gormal Guest
- Scott Memmel Guest
- Michail Takach Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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