President Trump said violent video games are partly to blame for recent mass shootings. We look into whether there’s a link between those games and real-life attacks. We also learn about a European fishing hobby that’s gaining traction in the U.S. Plus, the latest on a proposed mine near Wisconsin.
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An Update On Proposed Gold Mine Near Wisconsin
Documents show that despite concerns about a proposed mine in Michigan near the Wisconsin border, environmental regulators still approved the company’s wetlands permit. We look at what those concerns were and get a status update on the project.
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Is There A Link Between Violent Video Games And Mass Shootings?
After mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, President Trump said that a glorification of violence, including from video games, is partly to blame. We discuss whether violent video games can actually be linked to people harming others in real life.
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Grab Your Magnet And Your Rope! We're Going Magnet Fishing!
A hobby with roots in Europe is gaining traction in the United States: magnet fishing. It involves strong magnets, water and a treasure hunter’s spirit. We talk to a Wisconsinite who helped bring magnet fishing to the state and hear about some of his finds.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Rowell Huesmann Guest
- Jim Walters Guest
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