Madison recently became the first city in the nation to pass an equal protection ordinance for atheists and non-religious people. Our guest tells us why this move is important, and we discuss whether this trend will continue in other cities. We also explore different ways veterans deal with PTSD, and talk to a journalism expert about the new report on Rolling Stone’s controversial piece on campus rape. Then, we get the story behind the movement to end solitary confinement in prisons.
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New Report Says Rolling Stone Magazine Failed To Follow Basic Journalistic Practices In Controversial Campus Rape Story
The Columbia Graduate School of Journalism published a new report on Rolling Stone’s controversial and contested article on campus rape, which said the magazine failed to follow “basic, even routine journalistic practice.” Rolling Stone has since retracted its story, “A Rape On Campus.” A journalism professor discusses where the magazine went wrong and what this case means for the journalism world at large.
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Helping Veterans Through PTSD With Music
After meeting a Vietnam veteran who wanted to play guitar, but feared his struggles with PTSD would hold him back, Patrick Nettesheim created the non-profit Guitars for Vets. Today, the organization has provided over 20,000 lessons to veterans in 20 states as a way of dealing with life after combat. Nettesheim tells us his story, and what’s next for the group.
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Madison Moves To Protect The Non-Religious From Discrimination
The city of Madison became the first known municipality in the nation to pass an equal protection ordinance for atheists and non-religous individuals. Our guest, the co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, discusses why she supported this move and why she hopes other cities follow suit.
Episode Credits
- Cynthia Schuster Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Cynthia Schuster Producer
- Mike Wagner Guest
- Patrick Nettesheim Guest
- Annie Laurie Gaylor Guest
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