We talk with a pair of superintendents about what their new funding approvals will help pay for. Then we discuss the legacy of abusive boarding schools. And a Wisconsin musician talks about new music drawing from the state’s WWI veterans.
Featured in this Episode
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Northeast Wisconsin superintendents discuss referendum approvals
On Tuesday’s ballot, Wisconsin voters were asked to approve new funding for schools. According to preliminary results from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, 107 referendum questions passed. We talk with two northeast school district leaders about building and safety improvements.
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The legacy of federally supported Native American boarding schools
Last month, President Joe Biden formally apologized for the federal government’s support of abusive Native American boarding schools. We talk with a Native American journalist and a leader in the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition about the legacy of boarding schools and next steps.
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Wisconsin Life
We listen to a story about cave crawling.
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Wisconsin World War I music
The Madison-based rock band The Kissers is putting out a new album inspired by the stories of Wisconsinites who served in World War I. We talk to one of the band’s founders about the real history behind the music and hear a song performed live in our studio.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Vicki Bayer Guest
- Glenda Oginski Guest
- Travis Miller Guest
- Mary Annette Pember Guest
- Ken Fitzsimmons Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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