As Madison’s police chief is looking for approval for officers to begin wearing cameras, we check in on how they’re being utilized elsewhere in Wisconsin. Then we learn about a new PBS Wisconsin documentary about the state’s lighthouses. And we discuss efforts to reinforce Hmong culture in schools.
Featured in this Episode
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Body-worn police cameras
We talk with a police officer and president of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association about the prevalence of body cameras in use around the state.
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New PBS Wisconsin documentary explores Wisconsin’s lighthouses
Wisconsin has about 50 lighthouses, which are more than just relics of the past and tourist attractions. In a new documentary, PBS Wisconsin looks at how lighthouses shaped Wisconsin and explores the reality behind the romance. The film’s lead producer discusses the project.
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Hmong-American educators are challenging cultural assimilation in Midwest schools
A professor of curriculum and instruction at University of Minnesota discusses how Hmong educators in the U.S. are working toward a more representative presence of Hmong culture in the classroom. Then, we speak to the principal of Appleton’s new Hmong American Immersion School, which is set to open in Fall 2025.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Niki Nelson Guest
- Jeff Pfeiffer Guest
- MaiKou Heu Guest
- Bic Ngo Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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