A WPR reporter and the father of a Kenosha police shooting victim talk about where police accountability, racial justice, and community healing efforts are, one year after Black man Jacob Blake was shot multiple times by a white officer. Then, we talk about the possessions we cherish, and the memories that make those objects special.
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A Year After The Jacob Blake Shooting
One year ago Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by a white Kenosha police officer. We talk to a WPR reporter about what efforts for racial justice look like in Kenosha today, and we talk to the father of a past Kenosha police shooting victim about the work that he believes still needs to be done on police accountability.
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What Are Your Most Prized Possessions?
Our homes and spaces are full of our things — some bought after careful deliberation, others less so. We talk about the items that matter most in our lives from prized possessions, hand-me-downs, family heirlooms, handmade things and more. We ask you to share what your most important values are as well.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Corri Hess Guest
- Michael Bell, Sr. Guest
- Christine Harold Guest
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