After four, Ben Merens and his guest political scientist discuss the highlights from today’s confirmation hearings for Robert Gates as secretary of defense.
Guest: Eric Giordano, assistant professor of political science, University of Wisconsin - Marathon County


After five, Ben Merens speaks with a guest whose organization conducted a study on race relations in Southeastern Wisconsin, which states that attitudes towards race have improved but much more needs to be done.
Guest: Jeff Browne, president of the Public Policy Forum of Milwaukee. Has conducted civic research focused on workforce and housing diversity in metropolitan Milwaukee, education reform, philanthropic giving, tax policy regarding the working poor, criminal justice policy and public survey. www.publicpolicyforum.org