Airline Etiquette, Google’s Health Care Project, Sex Offender Bill Veto

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Google’s “Project Nightingale” is raising concerns about the privacy of personal health information. We discuss the initiative and what has some patients worried. We also discuss the state of airline etiquette ahead of a busy travel week. Plus, we look at Gov. Evers’ veto of a sex offender bill.

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  • Google's 'Nightingale Project' Raises Concerns Over Patient Privacy

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  • A Look At Evers' Veto Of Sex Offender Housing Bill

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Jodi R.R. Smith Guest
  • Sarah Needleman Guest
  • Laurel White Guest

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