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Investigation Into Model Legislation, Podcast Aims To Help Us Live Better, Nielsen Steps Down As Homeland Security Secretary

April 8, 2019 - 3:00pm

Many bills introduced at the state level are written by national industry groups or corporations. We learn about the practice of "model legislation." We also hear about a new podcast that aims to help you navigate life and we discuss the resignation of Homeland Security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

Host(s): 
Rob Ferrett [2]

Investigation Reveals The Wide Scope Of 'Model Legislation' [3]

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Much of the legislation introduced at the state level is written by national industry groups, think tanks, or corporations. We talk with a state legislator about her experience learning about the...

New Podcast From NPR Looks To Give Listeners Practical Advice For Their Everyday Lives [4]

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Have you ever found yourself searching the internet for the best workout? What about if that dinner you made last night was healthy? If so, you've probably spent some time wading through...

After Nielsen Resigns, What Now For Homeland Security? [7]

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen [7]
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Kirstjen Nielsen has stepped down as secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. We discuss her legacy in that role, President Donald Trump's call for a "tougher" direction for...

Source URL: https://www.wpr.org/shows/investigation-model-legislation-podcast-aims-help-us-live-better-nielsen-steps-down-homeland

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[1] https://www.wpr.org/programs/central-time
[2] https://www.wpr.org/people/rob-ferrett
[3] https://www.wpr.org/investigation-reveals-wide-scope-model-legislation
[4] https://www.wpr.org/new-podcast-npr-looks-give-listeners-practical-advice-their-everyday-lives
[5] https://www.wpr.org/listen/1433776
[6] http://mp3.wpr.org/download.php?f=ctm190408k3.mp3
[7] https://www.wpr.org/after-nielsen-resigns-what-now-homeland-security
[8] https://www.wpr.org/listen/1435386
[9] http://mp3.wpr.org/download.php?f=ctm190408k4.mp3