This Sunday in #nerdland: Wisconsin, wages, and way too much information.
First, the community response in Madison, Wisconsin since the death of Tony Robinson, an unarmed 19-year-old youth, who was shot and killed by a police officer a week ago. Also in Wisconsin reaction to Governor Scott Walker, the not yet declared Republican Presidential candidate and the priorities he wants to bring to the nation. Guests include:
- Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now
- Heather McGhee, president of Demos
- John Simons, business editor at International Business Times
- Carrie Sheffield, fellow at Competitive Enterprise Institute
- Kaylahn Jones, president of the Black Student Union at La Follette High School
- Chief Michael Koval, Chief of Police in Madison, WI
Then, that’s way too much information! Did you know that the average adult is plugged in for more than 11 hours a day? Or that the typical social media user digests 285 pieces of content each day? Or that the average smartphone owner reaches for that device 150 times a day? Is access to this plethora of information helping or harming us? Our panel of experts will answer these questions and more! Heather McGhee and John Simons will be joined by:









