A Syrian-born doctor and some Wisconsinites recently traveled to the Middle East to help Syrian refugees displaced by the country’s civil war. Members from the group discuss why they felt the need to help. We also get an update on the latest news from the world of politics, and a speech pathologist takes a look at the presidential candidates’ speaking styles and why some of them sound more hoarse than others.
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This Week In Washington – April 6, 2016
Harry Enten, senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight, joins Central Time for our weekly look at the most pressing issues in national politics.
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Wisconsinites Travel Overseas To Help Syrian Refugees
In mid-March, a group of Wisconsinites traveled overseas to help Syrian refugees. We talk to a Syrian-born doctor who led the group and a journalist who traveled with them about their journey.
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A Speech Pathologist Explains Why Some Presidential Candidates Sound So Hoarse
Presidential candidates have been on the campaign trail for months now, and for some of them, all the speeches and rallies are starting to take a toll on their vocal chords. A speech pathologist tells us about the candidates’ varying speaking styles and why some might be more hoarse than others.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Harry Enten Guest
- Tarif Bakdash Guest
- Mark Johnson Guest
- Katherine McConville Guest
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