Latest From Ferguson, Fracking, Crying, Food Rationing

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We get the latest from Ferguson, talk to a brain expert about why humans like to cry. We also learn about WWI food rationing efforts, many of which were pioneered in Wisconsin.

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  • Residents In Ferguson Prepare For Grand Jury Decision On Whether Or Not To Indict The Officer Who Fatally Shot Unarmed Black Teen

    Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has ordered for extra police forces, while gun store owners say gun sales are up in Ferguson, Missouri. Residents there are preparing themselves for the grand jury decision on whether or not to indict the white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager back in August. A reporter for St. Louis Public Radio explains the mood in Ferguson and how things are going on the ground.

  • Crying: What Is It Good For?

    We all cry, when life moves us with sadness or joy. But we also seek out things that make us cry–sad songs, movies, and books. An expert on the brain gets to the bottom of why humans like to cry.

  • Wisconsin Life: Food Conservation

    When most people think of food rationing, they think of WWII. In our Wisconsin Life piece, we hear about how Americans were first urged to conserve during the First World War with many of the programs being pioneered in Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Cynthia Schuster Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Emanuele Berry Guest
  • Michael Trimble Guest
  • Erika Janik Guest

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