AP African-American studies, The atoms inside us

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The Florida governor says he’s banning an AP African-American studies pilot course in the state. We learn more about the course and the backlash. We also talk with the author of a new book about the atoms that make up our bodies and where they come from.

Featured in this Show

  • Banning African American Studies, DEI, and CRT

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants to ban Critical Race Theory and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at state colleges. This follows his ban on a pilot AP African American Studies course. We look at what this means to higher education and the ramifications for Wisconsin.

  • Where did what we're made of… come from?

    We take a journey learning about the history of our body’s atoms — and how they combine to make us who we are as humans.

    Content note: In a response to a question about the creation of elements, Dan said “Once the Big Bang happened, there was a huge amount of oxygen.” He meant to say “hydrogen.” Oxygen was created later in stars.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Robert S. Smith Guest
  • Dan Levitt Guest

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