Independent State Legislature Theory, Alcohol deaths

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We learn more about the Independent State Legislature Theory up for debate by the U.S. Supreme Court. Then, a doctor joins us to share the causes of and potential solutions for a rise in alcohol-related deaths.

Featured in this Show

  • Explaining Independent State Legislature Theory, and what the Supreme Court has to say about it

    The Supreme Court Wednesday heard oral arguments in a case about how states conduct elections. Central to the case is a controversial theory arguing that state legislatures have unilateral power to decide how federal elections will be conducted. We take a look with at why the Court chose to take the case and what it could mean for the future of elections.

  • Alcohol-related deaths among working age Americans

    The Centers for Disease Control estimate than about 1 in 8 American deaths for people between 20 and 64 years of age involved excessive alcohol use. A doctor in preventative medicine joins us to talk about the new study.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Eric Kasper Guest
  • Dr. Patrick Remington Guest

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