Waukesha Water Diversion Plan, Poverty’s Effect On Genes, Women And The Military Draft

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The U.S. Senate recently voted to require women to register for the military draft when they turn 18. Our guest explains how the debate is going over in Congress and among military officials. We also look at a report that says poverty can have an effect on a person’s genes, and the Great Lakes Compact Council unanimously approved Waukesha’s plan to divert water from Lake Michigan.

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Episode Credits

  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Chuck Quirmbach Guest
  • Douglas E. Williamson Guest
  • Nora Bensahel Guest

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