Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking says that to ensure the survival of humanity, we should be ready to colonize another planet within the next millennium. We find out what that would take, and why it might be necessary. And the Assembly Transportation Committee met today to talk about the potential Department of Transportation budget. We’ll learn about what was argued and it any solutions presented themselves.
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Transportation Funding Committee Sees Roads Advocates And Factions
The state Assembly Transportation Committee met today to discuss the potential budget for roads and infrastructure. Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson joins us to talk about the meeting and where the Assembly will go from there.
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The Future Of Humanity: Should We Start Colonizing Other Planets?
Legendary theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking says that in order to save humanity people we will need to colonize other planets within the next thousand years. We’ll speak with David Eicher, editor of Astronomy Magazine, about the challenge and how (and if) people will be able to meet that goal.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- David Eicher Guest
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