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Nass denounces, Mnookin responds on critical race theory

By Marisa Wojcik, Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

May 20, 2022 • South Central Region

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State Sen. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, who is vice-chair of the senate's universities committee, criticized the appointment of incoming UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, who commented on her new position and critical race theory.

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