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Get 2 the Point

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We wrap up our series into Wisconsin history, with a look at how prohibition played into it.  The 18-th Amendment wasn't popular with Northeast Wisconsin, and there were a lot of people found ways around it.  There's also a possibility that the
Green Bay Packers historian Cliff Christl joins us for episode 4 in our dive into Wisconsin History.  He's in the middle of major research in the history of the team, and tells us some of the stories we've heard might not be entirely correct. 
Our short series dives into a famous, historical 'place' in Brown County, The Union Hotel in De Pere.  The hotel, rooming house, and restaurant dates back to the mid-1800's.  Owner McKim Boyd's family took over about 100 years ago, after receiv
We continue our dive into Wisconsin history.  Our guest is Christine Dunbar with the Brown County Historical Society.  SHe talks about the people who helped shape Northeast Wisconsin, including John Lawe, and Morgan L. Martin.  Check out the Br
Dive into Wisconsin history with this short series on famous people, places, and events.  In this episode, we speak with Mary Jane Herber of the Brown County Public Library about how Northeast Wisconsin attracted settlers, plus who and what mad
Aaron Bailey made the news earlier this summer, when he became the first Black councilperson in city of Manitowoc history.  He has a passion for social justice, and wants to provide young people with activities and guidance in his community.  B
Our conversation continues with the Power 2 Change series, speaking with Tracey Robertson of Oshkosh. After moving here with her daughter in 2011, they experience racism in a different way.  It led Tracey to create community conversations abo
We continue our Power 2 Change series with Robin Tinnon.  Tinnon is the Executive Director of We All Rise-African American Resource Center, a local non-profit dedicated to connecting families with resources, education and support.Tinnon has b
We are continuing our Power 2 Change series with our conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore, Junior.  Moore is the founder of The Privilege Institute in Green Bay, which teaches people to recognize their own privilege and teaches them about diversit
WBAY-TV2 wants to advance the conversation about race in Northeast Wisconsin. Community members are sharing their stories about racism; how it looks and how it feels.  This is the Power 2 Change.  As CEO of the Brown County United Way, Robyn
We are continuing this Power 2 Change conversation with Alexandra Ritchie.  She works in the admissions office at UW-Green Bay.  She recently wrote a letter to colleagues about the ways higher education can impact students and achieve equity.
As a news organization we cover stories on racism and social justice—as a community leader WBAY-TV wants to provide information, education and a forum for people to talk about the issues. We are continuing our Power 2 changes series with this c
Renita Robinson is a self-described ‘change agent’ who is serving as CEO of the Greater Green Bay YWCA.  For the last three decades, Robinson has worked as a teacher, in social work, written grants, and served as a leader for non-profit provide
Harry Sydney is the founder of My Brother's Keeper, a non-profit male mentoring program, which began in 2003. He teaches men about living with integrity and respect.  Sydney is also a former NFL player and coach, who played his final season wit
Kate Hogan is a community member who believes in giving back.  She was born and raised in the Green Bay area and graduated from St. Norbert College.  Her parents raised their six children with service as just part of everyday life, a commitment
“Unprecedented.”  You’ve heard that word multiple times over the last several weeks; when it comes to the coronavirus, unemployment, the economy and the shutdown of business and schools.  We are in uncharted territory, and "unprecedented" seems
Sports Director Chris Roth takes over the podcast this week, with special guest Rob Demovsky from ESPN.com and a WBAY Cover 2 contributor. Hear their takes on the Packers draft picks, the schedule, and opinions on what the NFL season could lo
Renee and Jason Natzke and their daughter Ella, lost their son and brother Jack to an unknown illness in 2015.  He was five years old.  Jack became ill very suddenly and died after several days in intensive care.  In the years since, Renee has
When the 'Safer at Home' order took effect in Wisconsin in March, it was a change for all of us.  Organizations and groups supporting others in our community had to pivot the way they provide services.  That was especially true for Golden House
There are many issues going on surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.  People are worried about their health, about their families and about their jobs.     Many of us are trying to work from home, while at the same time, helping their children wit
COVID-19 has affected everyone’s lives.  Work, school and socializing have given way to social distancing, work at home and online learning.  When it comes news gathering, we have the responsibility to report the newest factual information from
David Frerking of Appleton is a new author, and you might recognize the story he is telling.  His son Jacob, a young man with autism, was granted a wish to become a law enforcement officer through the Make-A-Wish foundation.   Jacob was diagnos
Amanda Reitz had a dream, to start an animal sanctuary to give pets the best possible chance at finding a forever home.  But at the time she was still in college and people weren’t quite sold on the idea, including her own family initially. By
On April 7, voters in the city of Appleton will elect a new mayor, the first new one in 24 years.  When the mayor-elect is sworn in on April 21, current mayor Tim Hanna will find himself out of that job.Our Get 2 the Point podcast conversatio
This April, the city of Appleton will have its first new mayor in 24 years.  Tim Hanna made the decision to not seek re-election.  After a long career in government, Mayor Hanna has a lot of stories to tell. Hanna details the failed basketbal
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