Terrorist groups continue to be a threat and successfully recruit members. We talk with a former diplomat about why she thinks a new approach is needed to fight extremism. We also hear about the month’s coolest science discoveries. Plus, we get a Republican take on the state budget process.
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A New Model For Fighting Extremism
Almost 20 years after the September 11th attacks, terrorist organizations remain a persistent threat. We talk with a former diplomat about why she thinks a fresh approach is needed to stem terrorist recruitment and defeat extremism.
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Science News: Everything You Need To Know About Pulsars, Honeybees Are Mathematicians, And Titan's Icy Corridor
It’s time to check in on the latest news from the world of science with Discover Magazine. We talk about a new discovery which finds that bees are pretty good at math, Saturn’s moon Titan has an immense icy corridor, and a look at pulsars.
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Republican Lawmaker Weighs In On State Budget Process
State Senate Republicans are preparing to meet this week to discuss Wisconsin’s next two-year spending plan. We talk with a member of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee about tax cuts, education, transportation and other issues.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Farah Pandith Guest
- Bill Andrews Guest
- Mike Rohrkaste Guest
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