Strategies To Defeat ISIS, The Next Zika, The Tumult Of The Late 60s

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Zika and Ebola are just a few of the recent global health scares that government and health officials have scrambled to address. We find out what other crises may be on the horizon. The years 1969 and 1970 saw the nation in turmoil. We look at the pivotal events in Wisconsin and around the country. And we get analysis of today’s presidential press conference on strategies to defeat ISIS.

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  • What's Next After Zika?

    Florida state health officials have confirmed the spread of the Zika virus in Miami-Dade County. Zika is the latest of many viral outbreaks over the last few decades. We talk to a researcher from UW-Madison about where to look for the next big virus–and how to stop it.

  • New Strategies To Defeat ISIS

    President Obama lays out new strategies for defeating ISIS in today’s press conference. We get analysis of the plan and whether it represents a change in direction for the administration and US allies.

  • Wisconsin At The Height Of The 60s Revolution

    1969 and 1970 saw the country in turmoil, and Wisconsin was no exception. We talk about what was happening in our state and around the nation with the author of a new book about those pivotal years.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • David O'Connor Guest
  • Don Haider-Markel Guest
  • Clara Bingham Guest

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