Wisconsin’s Toxic Plants, Country Music For Non-Fans, Old Dominion University Signs Re-Open National Campus Sexual Assault Conversation

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Poison ivy is a common plant to watch out for in summer, but there are some new non-native species in Wisconsin people should stay away from. Our guest biologist gives us tips to identify and avoid these plants. Then we hear some country music songs that can appeal to non-country fans, and we talk to two guests about the sexually suggestive signs hung at a house where Old Dominion University frat members live, which has re-opened a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin's Toxic Plants

    Several toxic plants have taken up residence in Wisconsin, including one that can cause blisters, scarring and permanent blindness. We find out what it takes to control these botanical interlopers, and how to protect yourself.

  • Hate Country Music? Music Critic Has Some Songs To Make You Think Otherwise

    Country music can be divisive to say the least. Some love that twang…but for others, it leaves them reaching for the radio dial. One of NPR’s music critics has some country song suggestions for those in the latter group.

  • The Culture Of Sexual Assault On College Campuses

    Last week, sexually suggestive banners hung at an Old Dominion University off-campus house re-opened a national conversation about campus sexual assault culture. We speak to two guests about what’s behind this culture and what can be done to change it.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Tom Ward Guest
  • Stephen Thompson Guest
  • Carmen Hotvedt Guest
  • Michael Kimmel Guest

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