8 O'Clock Buzz

After a Peaceful Protest, Chaos


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Shortly after Madison’s May 30th protests against the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd ended, all hell broke loose:  smashed windows, tear gas and pepper spray, people deliberately run down by vehicles, a police car set on fire.  Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway has declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew from 9:30 p.m. last night until 5 a.m. this morning.  How did the turmoil start?  Who was responsible?  Rumors abound, but a clear picture has yet to emerge.  We turn now to three local reporters who were on the scene.  Dylan Brogan is a staff writer for Isthmus and a frequent volunteer here at WORT.  Will Kenneally is a Digital News Editor for PBS Wisconsin.   Finally, Chali Pittman is the News and Public Affairs Director right here at WORT.
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