Pope Francis recently wrote a letter outlining his views on marriage, family and divorce. Our guest explains what this letter means for Catholicism going forward. We also explore how psychedelic culture helped shape America, and hear from a Democratic state lawmaker who’s calling on Governor Walker and the DNR to develop a comprehensive plan for dealing with Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin.
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State Lawmaker Calls On Walker, DNR To Take 'Swift' Action On CWD
Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease are on the rise in Wisconsin. Nearly 10% of tested deer in Wisconsin had the disease in 2015, an all-time high since CWD was first discovered in the state. A state Democratic lawmaker makes the case that the current administration, and the DNR, needs to develop a comprehensive plan and take swift action to slow the spread of the disease.
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How American Catholics and the Catholic Church View Nontraditional Families
The Pope issued Amoris Laetitia or “The Joy of Love” last week, a 256-page document in which the Pope did not lay out new doctrine, but encouraged priests to show openness to people whose family life the Church considers non-traditional. We talk to our guest about how American Catholics’ views on divorce, contraception, LGBT life and other aspects of family and relationships line up with the Church’s teachings.
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How Psychedelics Helped Shape America
Since the rise of recreational drug use in the 1960s, psychedelic drugs and culture have influenced everything from the Central Park graffiti scene to the tech world of Silicon Valley. Our guest takes us through the long, strange history of psychedelics in America
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Chris Danou Guest
- Jessica Martinez Guest
- Jesse Jarnow Guest
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