We hear an explanation for why college enrollment is down around the country, including Wisconsin. Then we talk with the author of a book about intelligence schemes that never came to fruition. And we discuss cases heading to the U.S. Supreme Court, including a suit around DACA.
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Why College Enrollment Is Down In Wisconsin, US
College enrollment is down at some UW campuses, and at many universities across the country. We talk to a guest who traces the issue to America’s declining birth rate.
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That Time We Considered Bombing The Moon
The United States intelligence service thought up a series of plots–including a plan to send a nuclear bomb to the moon–that were ultimately too outlandish to follow through with. We talk to a historian about these plans and why the military decided to shelve them.
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Looking At The Cases Heading To The Supreme Court
We take a look at a series of cases heading to the nation’s highest court, including a look at a DACA suit and a gender and employment complaint.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Justin Fox Guest
- Vince Houghton Guest
- Charley Jacobs Guest
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