We discuss the case for schools re-opening and students, teachers and staff returning to in-person education. Then a marijuana policy expert joins us to look at Governor Evers’ proposal to legalize the drug, and how the federal landscape for decriminalizing it may shift with Joe Biden as president.
Featured in this Show
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What We Know About Kids, Schools And COVID-19 Transmission
Members of the CDC have written that collected data shows it is safe to make the shift back to in-person learning for schools in the U.S. We talk with a journalist about why he believes were long over due to make this transition.
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Looking At Evers' Marijuana Legalization Proposal, And Weed's Future Nationally Under New Leadership
Governor Tony Evers included legalizing marijuana as part of his new state budget proposal. We look at the state of play for legal weed, including the national picture with a new administration in charge.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Derek Thompson Guest
- John Hudak Guest
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