After “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock”, it’s difficult to imagine what comedian Tracy Morgan will do next. Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett hear his plans during a trip to Milwaukee. Then, Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson shares why he is putting his weight behind a further investigation of the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack. Rob and Veronica also track the latest news from the effort to prevent bee colony collapse and get some book recommendations from WPR’s Steve Paulson.
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Senator Ron Johnson On Ongoing Benghazi Concerns
Senator Ron Johnson says the White House hasn’t been forthcoming about deaths at a U.S. Consulate in Libya in 2012, and he says the American public deserves to have more questions answered.
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Comedian Tracy Morgan On Tour In Wisconsin
Comedian Tracy Morgan has become a household name playing an amped-up version of himself on the hit TV show “30 Rock” and creating improv magic for 8 seasons on “Saturday Night Live.” He joins us to talk about his new project, the “Turn It Funny” stand-up tour.
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A Prescription For Honeybee Colony Collapse
The cause of honeybee colony collapse has been the topic of intense scientific debate, with the pollination of all kinds of food at stake. After an eight year long study, scientists with the USDA say there is one cause for the collapse above all others.
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Book Share With TTBOOK's Steve Paulson
Book lover and champion reader Steve Pauslon joins us to share some of the best books that he’s come across lately on To the Best of Our Knowledge, including “Can’t and Won’t” by Lydia Davis.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Ron Johnson Guest
- Tracy Morgan Guest
- Dennis vanEngelsdorp Guest
- Galen Druke Producer
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