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UW Study Looks At Your Media Sources And Your Partisan Attitudes, 3D Gun Blueprints

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“Though 3D printers themselves are still quite expensive – some costing thousands of dollars – it is a growing market and some companies have begun to offer more affordable versions.”  FromThe Independent
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A new study from UW-Madison looks at how growing polarization in Wisconsin’s media including political advertising, social media, and local news sources affect its citizens’ media consumption behavior and attitudes. We talk to the principal investigator about the study. We also learn more about 3D-printed weapons and their legality.

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  • How Our Information Ecology Affects Our Beliefs, And Democracy

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    A project at UW-Madison is looking at where Wisconsinites get their news, and how what they see in both traditional and social media can deepen societal divides.

  • Settlement Makes Blueprints For 3D Printable Guns Available Online

    A settlement between the federal government and a gun rights activists will make the plans for 3D printable guns available online. We talk with a gun policy expert about what it means for gun violence and the enforcement of existing laws.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Lew Friedland Guest

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