The dust pollution that results from frac sand mines continues to be a concern for Wisconsinites and researchers in the Midwest looking to find out more about its potential risk. We hear from a reporter about residents’ concerns. We also hear reactions from two Wisconsin congressmen about the conclusion of the Mueller investigation and we take a look a look at news that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has charged Facebook with violating the Fair Housing Act.
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Wisconsin Members Of Congress React To End Of Mueller Investigation
With Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation over, we get reaction from two of Wisconsin’s members of Congress. First we talk to Democratic U.S. Representative Ron Kind, who represents Wisconsin’s third congressional district, followed by Republican Senator Ron Johnson.
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Health Impact Of Frac Sand Mines Still A Concern For Residents And Researchers
Silica dust pollution coming from frac sand mines remains a concern for Wisconsinites living nearby the sites, and researchers in the Midwest have devoted several studies to determining whether it poses a health risk. We talk with a reporter about what residents and the scientific studies have to say.
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Government Agency Charges Facebook With Violating Fair Housing Act
The country’s housing authority, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has charged Facebook with housing discrimination and the agency says that the technology giant’s targeted advertising system violates the Fair Housing Act. We talk with a reporter covering this news about what this could mean for Facebook and other technology companies.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Representative Ron Kind Guest
- Ron Johnson Guest
- Emily Highnam Guest
- Tracy Jan Guest
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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