Amid several recent power-related incidents, we hear the case for updating the electric power grid in America. We also hear from a Wisconson resident who played a role on the historic Apollo 11 mission. And we discuss news literacy and how people behave — or don’t — on social media.
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A Call To Update America's Electric Power Grid
Over the past few days, there was a blackout in Manhattan, an explosion at a Madison substation and severe weather that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers in Wisconsin. Our guest makes the case for upgrading America’s electric power grid.
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Wisconsin Resident Tells Stories Of Apollo Mission
As the Apollo 11 mission celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, we turn to a Wisconsin resident to learn about his work at NASA, the decision to use cameras in space and what the legacy means for our country.
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How News Literacy Relates To Sharing On Social Media And Skepticism
New research looks at the interplay of news literacy, seeing and posting news on social media, and skepticism about the information. We talk with one of the study’s authors about what they found, and how we can use those insights to improve our consumption of media.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Charles Bayless Guest
- Doug Ward Guest
- Emily Vraga Guest
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