Faking Service Animals, President Trump’s United Nations Speech

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President Trump gave his first address to the UN General Assembly today. We discuss his remarks on North Korea and how they might affect U.S. policy abroad. We also hear how a lack of regulation allows people to falsely designate their pets as service animals, and how it does a disservice to those who need animal assistance.

Featured in this Show

  • The Effects Of Fake Service Animals

    As problems involving fake service animals have increased in recent years, some states have created laws criminalizing the misrepresentation of a pet as a service animal. Meanwhile, the issue has even come up before Congress; a bill introduced to the U.S. Senate this summer by a Wisconsin congresswoman addresses regulations on service animals and emotional support animals. We talk with a columnist about the issues associated with fake service animals, how they affect people with disabilities who need service animals and possible solutions.

  • Trump Denounces North Korea, Iran And Others In UN Speech

    In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump promised to “destroy North Korea” if it threatened the United States or its allies, and criticized the Iran nuclear deal. We talk to a former U.S. diplomat about Trump’s speech and what message it sent to the international community.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Wes Siler Guest
  • Cecile Shea Guest

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