We look at what happens to faulty guns resold by the Milwaukee Police Department. Then, we look at how Wisconsin schools are growing produce to feed children. Then, we talk to the author and illustrator of a new children’s book.
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Milwaukee police department puts defective guns into resale market
Police departments around the country, including in Milwaukee, have opted to sell back their SIG Sauer P320 handguns after numerous incidents of the weapon firing without a trigger pull. But what happens when these guns enter the resale market? A gun data reporter shares what they have uncovered.
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Schools grow lettuce for lunches on hydroponic ‘Flex Farms’
Schools in Wisconsin and beyond are growing lettuce for school lunches using hydroponic “Flex Farms.” We talk with a student running her high school’s program and a school district nutrition director. And, we talk to the Wisconsin inventor of the educational hydroponic systems.
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Children’s book focuses on Black kids’ mental health and happiness
We talk to the author and the illustrator of a new children’s book, “Dear Black Girl: I See You.” Both the author and illustrator are based in Milwaukee and worked together on the 2019 children’s book, “Dear Black Boy: It’s Okay to Cry.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Ava Sasani Guest
- Jennifer Walters Guest
- Miriam Jackson Guest
- Alex Tyink Guest
- Ebony Haynes Guest
- Jasmine Grant Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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