Meet Racine’s mayor, The history of the heart

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We speak with Racine Mayor Cory Mason about Foxconn and Racine’s status as a “smart city.” Then, we hear from a zoologist about our scientific and cultural relationship with the heart.

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    Cities are on the front lines of some of the country’s most pressing issues, including climate change, police reform and affordable housing. In the latest of our ongoing interviews with Wisconsin’s mayors, we chat with Cory Mason, who has led Racine since 2017.

  • How the heart evolved through history and biology

    The heart has held a special place in human art, religion, and history. Author and zoologist Bill Schutt joins us to talk about his book, “Pump: A Natural History of the Heart.”

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Cory Mason Guest
  • Bill Schutt Guest
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Interviewer

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