Bombs In Our Backyard, Why We Give Bad Gifts, Trump’s National Security Strategy

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The Department of Defense is one of the biggest polluters in America thanks to toxic waste from military bases. A reporter shares details and how it’s affecting Wisconsin. Also, we talk about how to improve your gift-giving skills this holiday season. We also discuss President Trump’s national security strategy and the reactions in Washington.

Featured in this Show

  • The Many Costs Of Military Hazardous Waste Clean-Up

    The US military routinely burns their hazardous waste, even though other industries are required to use more environmentally sound methods. This results in billions of dollars that need to be spent on clean-up, not to mention the health and economic implications for the communities around the sites. A new interactive report includes maps and charts for each state that detail the more than 40,000 hazardous military sites and the status of clean-up. We talk with an author of the report about what regulatory steps could reduce these issues in the future.

  • Why We Give Bad Gifts, And How To Do It Better

    Gift-giving isn’t a new experience for many adults. So why do mismatches between the gifts people want and the gifts they actually receive seem so frequent? A psychologist tells us what leads to a bad gift, and how to give better ones.

  • Breaking Down President Trump's National Security Plan

    President Trump laid out his national security agenda in a speech this week. A foreign policy and national security expert breaks down the plan.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Abrahm Lustgarten Guest
  • Amie M. Gordon Guest
  • Gordon Adams Guest

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