Today’s two-part show takes up issues of protest and extremist religious activism. In the first segment, attorney Patricia Hammel offers updates on the new, quietly-passed legislation known as the “pipeline trespass bill” (Assembly Bill 426) that has serious consequences for environmental protesters in Wisconsin. For the remainder of the show (starting at 17:10), Esty is […]
Regents Consider Mandatory Punishments for “Free Speech” V...
On Friday the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents will decide on rules that would establish mandatory minimum punishments for students who are found to disrupt free speech on multiple occasions. If adopted, the rules will mandate that students who disrupt the free speech rights of another student or an invited speaker on two occasions […]
Updates on the Sudan Uprising
On December 19, 2018, protesters staged peaceful demonstrations throughout Sudan in response to rises in costs of living and economic austerity measures. Since then, the situation has escalated, including the removal of President Omar al-Bashir in April and a deadly massacre of an estimated 118 civilians in Khartoum on June 3, 2019. To shed light […]
Teen Activism and Protest with Dawson Barrett
Young people have been part of every major social movement in US history, from the American Revolution to the civil rights movement and beyond. For today’s show, guest host Nan Enstad talks to Dawson Barrett, a history professor and self-identified “cheerleader for anyone who’s raising trouble.” They spend the hour exploring the rich history of […]
Students and Tetrapak Man Team Up for the Climate
On March 15, 2019, thousands of students across the globe walked out of their schools as part of a global climate strike to protest their governments’ inaction on climate change. The protest included a strong showing from Wisconsin schools, as almost a thousand students descended on the Wisconsin Capitol. On Friday, May 24th, the Youth […]
The History and Practice of Civil Disobedience
Today’s show is all about civil disobedience: the history and practice, strategies, and its role in public and political life. Our guests for the hour are from the ACLU of Wisconsin: Emilio De Torre, director of community engagement, and Molly Collins, advocacy director. We begin with a recording of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last speech, […]
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