Wisconsin is a global leader in stem cell research. We learn what developments will be highlighted in this week’s stem cell symposium here in the state. The executive producer of PBS’s award-winning investigative journalism program FRONTLINE joins us to talk about the past and future of reporting that can take months or even years from start to finish. And why public broadcasting may be more important than ever. We also talk to an aviation attorney about airline passenger rights after a man was forcibly removed from a United flight, causing outrage.
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Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium To Showcase Latest Therapy Breakthroughs
The 12th annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium is set for Wednesday, April 19, in Fitchburg. It features prominent stem cell researchers from around the world. One of the presenting scientists will discuss the latest developments in stem cell therapies and what advances are being made by researchers here at the University of Wisconsin and around the globe.
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The Future of Investigative Public Journalism
PBS’s award-winning investigative program FRONTLINE digs deeply into the stories it covers. Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath shares why she believes that type of journalism is more important than ever.
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Airline Passenger Rights
On Sunday evening security officers forcibly removed a passenger on a United flight from Chicago to Louisville. United apparently asked volunteers to leave the overbooked flight to make room for United staff members who needed seats. When no one offered, the airline told the man and his wife they had been randomly selected to get off the flight. The man was a doctor and apparently said he needed to work at the hospital the next day, according to witnesses. Other passengers took videos as three security agents removed him from his seat, and physically dragged him down the aisle off the flight. We talk to an aviation attorney about this situation and what rights airline passengers can expect.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Kate Archer Kent Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Krishanu "Kris" Saha Guest
- Raney Aronson-Rath Guest
- Alisa Brodkowitz Guest
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