We talk to a political analyst about a bill that would make civil service workers “at-will” employees. Then, we learn more about the National Park Service’s observations of brown bears. Later, a Wisconsin music professor shares his work on electro-acoustic research.
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How the Republican 'Public Service Reform Act' would change the federal civil service
A Republican-backed bill in Congress would make it easier to fire thousands of civil service workers by classifying them as “at-will” employees. We talk with an expert on the civil service about how far the change would go and what it would mean for the power of the executive branch.
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Alaskan park camera provides information about wild brown bears
Katmai National Park and Preserve sets up an annual camera at Brooks Falls to monitor grizzly bear activity. A park specialist joins us to talk about what the National Park Service has learned about grizzly bears and why it continues to run the camera.
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A look at UW-Madison's Electro-Acoustic Research Space
A UW-Madison music professor joins the show to tell us what electro-acoustic music is, and to tell us about the Electro-Acoustic Research Space that makes it possible for him and his students to experiment with instruments.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Donald Kettl Guest
- Lian Law Guest
- Daniel Grabois Guest
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