We talk to a sociologist and a political scientist about the social and political obstacles to fighting climate change. Then, an infectious disease doctor tells us about efforts to prevent the spread of a dangerous fungus. Later, we talk to a researcher about a rise in emergency teaching licenses in Wisconsin.
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Social and political obstacles to combating climate change
The U.N. released a new report warning of catastrophic consequences if more isn’t done to prevent climate change. A political scientist and a sociologist join us to discuss what stands in the way of more substantial efforts to combat climate change.
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Preventing the spread of dangerous, drug-resistant fungus
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention warns they’ve seen an increase in the potentially dangerous, drug-resistant fungus Candida aurus. We speak with an infectious disease physician about maintaining sterile facilities and staying safe.
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Why more Wisconsin schools have turned to emergency teaching licenses
The lead researcher on a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report that looks at emergency teaching licenses joins the show to share trends from over the last decade.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Lee Rayburn Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Jeremiah Bohr Guest
- Brad Mapes-Martins Guest
- Dr. David Andes Guest
- Donald Cramer Guest
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