After Madison police killed a man on Wednesday, we learn how shootings are investigated and what role video footage plays. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics explores the evolving Democratic primary race for governor. And we learn about the enduring legacy of a cookbook for immigrants in Milwaukee.
Featured in this Episode
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Body cameras and police shooting investigations
The state Department of Justice’s Criminal Investigations division is investigating a Madison police officer who shot and killed a man Wednesday. We explore what that independent investigation process looks like and what impact video footage has on incidents like these.
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Inside Wisconsin Politics: Chaos in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary race for governor
David Crowley re-entered the 2026 Democratic primary for governor and received an endorsement by Gov. Tony Evers — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines shifts in the campaign and what polls are showing.
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Wisconsin Life
In 1926, Lake Ivanhoe was founded as a Black-owned resort community in southern Wisconsin. It became a safe haven for Black families across the Midwest. This weekend, Lake Ivanhoe celebrates its centennial.
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Milwaukee social activist introduced American life to immigrants through ‘The Settlement Cook Book’
The pioneering Jewish social activist Lizzie Kander turned a recipe book she made for new immigrants in Milwaukee into the most successful charitable cookbook in American history. A new book by a Jewish studies scholar examines the impact of “The Settlement Cook Book” over generations.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host/Producer
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Michael Bell Guest
- Megan Parry Guest
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Zac Schultz Guest
- Anya van Wagtendonk Guest
- Nora Rubel Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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