The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa recently filed a lawsuit against energy firm Enbridge. We get an update on this and other legal challenges against the company. Then, we look at the benefits of yellowjackets and check in on Department of Justice plans involving capital punishment.
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Enbridge Open To Pipeline Changes After Lawsuit From Bad River Tribe
The energy firm Enbridge Inc. said it’s open to rerouting its aging oil pipeline running through the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s tribal land. We get an update on the company’s plans and a lawsuit by the tribe that could shut down the line.
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The Benefits Of Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets numbers peak between August through October. While getting stung by these wasps can be painful – and even problematic – they do offer environmental benefits. We talk to an entymologist about the role they play and tips for management.
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AG Barr Directs Federal Government To Reinstate Death Penalty
Attorney General William Barr directed the federal government to reinstate the death penalty and schedule five executions of death row inmates for the end of the year. We’ll talk to an expert about the change in policy and the potential legal challenges to the move.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- P.J. Liesch Guest
- Austin Sarat Guest
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