Gun Bans And Business Responsibilities, Managing Mosquitoes, Analysis Of The U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Rulings

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A state lawmaker wants businesses that ban guns to be held responsible for any gun-related injuries that happen on their property. He makes the case for the proposal, and talks about the national discussion on gun control. We also talk about the possibility of managing mosquito populations, and we get a perspective on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Texas restrictions on abortion from the head of Wisconsin Family Action. Then we talk to an analyst about the recent rulings from the high court and how they might affect the presidential race in November.

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  • New Bill Would Hold Gun-Free Business Liable For Gun-Related Injuries

    A new bill being submitted while the Wisconsin Assembly is out of session would hold businesses that ban guns liable for injuries to patrons. We’ll learn about the proposed legislation from the bill’s author, Representative Bob Gannon (R-Slinger).

  • The Science Of Mosquito Management

    As mosquito-borne diseases like zika and yellow fever spread, we look at that latest advancements in mosquito management.

  • Analysis Of U.S. Supreme Court's Recent Decisions, Including Gun Ownership Rights For Those Convicted Of Misdemeanor Counts Of Domestic Violence

    On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a Texas law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles. Justices also decided not to loosen restrictions preventing those convicted of misdemeanor counts of domestic violence from owning a gun. In another ruling, the Supreme Court made it harder to prosecute public officials for corruption, overturning the conviction of Bob McDonnell, former governor of Virginia. We get a perspective on the ruling on the Texas abortion law from the head of Wisconsin Family Action. Then we talk to an analyst about how the high court ruled on these cases and how it could affect the presidential race in November.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Bob Gannon Guest
  • Aleszu Bajak Guest
  • Julaine Appling Guest
  • Barbara Perry Guest