We talk with a legal expert about the significance and context of Virginia passing the Equal Rights Amendment. We also weigh the pros and cons of organic farming on a lesser scale. And we look at why the Wisconsin Justice Department is reviewing the National Guard’s sexual assault investigations.
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Virginia Just Ratified The Equal Rights Amendment – What Does That Mean?
Virginia’s General Assembly passed the Equal Rights Amendment recently, becoming the 38th state to do so, nearly four decades after a controversial deadline passed. A legal scholar shares the history of the ERA, what the Virginia vote means and where the effort goes from here.
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The Upsides And Downsides Of Small-Scale Organic Farming
Many people idealize the benefits of small-scale organic farming, but research shows its requirement for land is a strike against it when it comes to climate change. We talk about the pros and cons of small-scale organic farming.
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Why Wisconsin's DOJ Is Reviewing National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is reviewing an investigation of the state National Guard and its handling of sexual assault and harassment cases. We look at why the DOJ is getting involved and how that could reopen the investigation.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Tracy Thomas Guest
- Nathanael Johnson Guest
- Katelyn Ferral Guest
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