We learn about how Wisconsin National Guard troops are supporting the international war against the Islamic State. Then a Wisconsin researcher shares findings from a new study about childhood trauma. And a Mexican American artist based in Wisconsin talks about printmaking.
Featured in this Episode
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Checking in on Wisconsin’s National Guard soldiers after December deployment
We talk to Wisconsin’s National Guard Adjutant General about a recent deployment of soldiers supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the military’s name for the international war against the Islamic State (ISIL) in Iraq, Syria and Libya.
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New UW childhood trauma study yields surprising results
In a recent study, researchers at UW-Madison found evidence that the type of trauma a child experiences could be more impactful than the amount of trauma they encounter. We talk with a lead researcher on the study about how their findings could inform preventing and treating mental health problems.
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Wisconsin printmaker highlights stories of migrant laborers
We hear from a Mexican American artist based in Wisconsin who specializes in block printing. We ask her about the art of printmaking and her work, which explores the identities and experiences of migrant laborers from Mexico, and the ways printmaking can be a tool for social justice.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Brig. Gen. David May Guest
- Justin Russell Guest
- Christie Tirado Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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