We talk with an art historian about a new statue of Vel Phillips, first woman and African American to be elected Secretary of State of Wisconsin. Then a sociologist unpacks immigration as an election issue. And we learn about the operation of the nation’s last coal-fired passenger steamship.
Featured in this Episode
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Vel Phillips statue unveiled at Wisconsin State Capitol
This weekend, a statue of Vel Phillips was unveiled at the Capitol—the first monument to a Black leader on the grounds. We talk to an art historian about the statue’s significance and how it fits into the larger picture of women’s portrayals in public monuments.
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What do the political candidates mean when they talk about immigration and crime?
Immigration, crime and border issues are part of both Democratic and Republican arguments in the presidential election. A UW-Madison sociologist explains how arguments on both sides fail to accurately represent these issues.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear a story about a UW athlete who’s competing in the Summer Olympics Games
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America’s last coal-fired passenger steamship is here in Wisconsin
Since 1953, the SS Badger has ferried passengers across Lake Michigan from Ludington to Manitowoc and back. We talk with the ship’s chief engineer and spokesperson for a look at the historic ferry.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sierra Rooney Guest
- Michael Light Guest
- Tom Hawley Guest
- Andy VerVelde Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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