A state representative plans to introduce a Blue Lives Matter bill to the state legislature, which would make it a hate crime to target law enforcement officers in Wisconsin. He makes the case for this legislation following attacks on police officers in Dallas. We also hear a Mexican author’s take on the immigration debate, and look at how America’s concept of honor affects our society.
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On Monday, Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) announced a new “Blue Lives Matter” bill that he’ll introduce in the Assembly when it reconvenes in 2017. The new law would designate crimes against law enforcement as a hate crime. Representative Steffen joins us to talk about what he hopes to do with the bill.
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Mexican Author Discusses Immigration
Immigration is playing a big role in the upcoming presidential election, and the issue has been in the news for a long time. In June, the Supreme Court announced it was deadlocked in a case concerning President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration, which impacts more than four million undocumented immigrants. We talk to a Mexican author who came to the United States as an undocumented immigrant about her perspective on immigration.
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Honor Bound: How A Cultural Ideal Has Shaped the American Psyche
Most social scientists would say majority of societies in history have been “honor cultures” or cultures that put effort into making sure their community and family reputations are defended and maintained. Our guest tells us how American society has deep roots in honor culture and how that impacts everything from public policy to whether or not to put elderly relatives in nursing homes.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Representative David Steffen Guest
- Reyna Grande Guest
- Ryan P. Brown Guest
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