Biden And Immigration Policy Moves, Europa And Modern Space Objectives

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President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP Photo

An immigration law expert helps us understand new moves by President Joe Biden aimed at reforming several immigration policies. And a space and science writer tells us about some of the goals of modern space exploration, around a narrative of the mission to reach one of Jupiter’s moons.

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Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Alise Coen Guest
  • David W. Brown Guest

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