Pigeon Lake’s high water is causing problems for residents in the small northern community of Drummond, Wis. We learn more about what they’re facing. Then we discuss proposed legislation in several states moving to legalize prostitution. And we talk about the pros and cons of facial recognition software.
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Pigeon Lake On The Rise
We talk to the head of an organization looking after Pigeon Lake in Drummond, Wisconsin, about how the rising water level is affecting permanent and part-time residents there.
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The Push To Decriminalize Prostitution In Parts Of US
Legislation was recently unveiled to decriminalize prostitution in Washington D.C., Maine and Massachusetts. The state of New York may be the next. We discuss why the move is gaining steam, who supports and opposes it, and the impact of prostitution in parts of the world where it is legal.
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The Pros And Cons Of Facial Recognition Technology
According to a government watchdog group, the FBI has access to 640 million photographs, including driver’s licenses, passports and mugshots, that can be searched using facial recognition software. We discuss how the technology is used today, how it could be used tomorrow and concerns over privacy.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Trish Bantle Guest
- Jesse McKinley Guest
- Clare Garvie Guest
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