NASA Will Monitor Algae In Green Bay, Hatch Act, Government Dysfunction

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We find out how NASA is helping Green Bay to monitor blue-green algae in its waters. We also talk with a political science professor about her view of government dysfunction. Plus, we look why a government watchdog is recommending Kellyanne Conway be fired for repeatedly violating the Hatch Act.

Featured in this Show

  • Green Bay Partners With NASA To Monitor Blue-Green Algae

    Green Bay is now one of three freshwater locations where NASA is monitoring blooms of blue-green algae. We talk with a local researcher about how the program will work and the types of water pollution the area is dealing with.

  • How The Hatch Act Works

    A government watchdog recommended Thursday that presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway be removed from federal service for repeatedly violating the Hatch Act. We discuss what the rule is and problems with its enforcement.

  • Discussing American Political Institutions And Social Change

    Our institutions are to blame for a current political crisis in America. That’s an argument our guest, a political science professor, makes in a recent essay. We talk to her about the changes she thinks are needed to make up for governing bodies and norms that haven’t kept up with social evolution.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Kevin Fermanich Guest
  • Michelle Ye Hee Lee Guest
  • Julia Azari Guest

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