Changes To Invasive Species List, Science News From Discover Magazine, How To Talk About Spoilers

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In the age of binge-watching, it’s getting more and more difficult to avoid spoiling plot twists when talking about television. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk to a cultural expert about the etiquette of talking about TV. They also learn about some of the top science stories from this month’s edition of Discover Magazine, and discuss proposed changes to Wisconsin’s invasive species list.

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  • Proposed Changes To Wisconsin's Invasive Species List

    Wildlife officials want to change the Wisconsin invasive species list for the first time ever. A biologist fro, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources explains the proposed changes and what the next steps in the process are.

  • Science News: Tasmanian Devil Cancer, Hurricane Sandy, Sci-Fi Summer Movie Preview

    The latest issue of Discover Magazine hits shelves Tuesday. A senior associate editor gives us details on some of this month’s top science stories, including a cancer affecting the Tasmanian devil population, a new book that argues Hurricane Sandy was a man-made disaster, and a preview of the biggest sci-fi movies coming out this summer.

  • Spoiler Alert! How We Talk About TV

    In an age of binge watching, online streaming, and DVD’s, it can be tough to talk about television shows without giving away plot points–especially when it comes to shocking twists and turns. A TV critic issues a spoiler alert for the pop culture world.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Terrell Hyde Guest
  • Gemma Tarlach Guest
  • Christopher John Farley Guest

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