Growing hemp has been illegal in the United States for almost 80 years, but Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert’s guest argues the nation could earn a huge profit if hemp were legalized. They also discuss the kidnappings taking place in Nigeria by the militant group Boko Haram, then talk to a guest who founded the Raptor Education Group and who rehabilitates Wisconsin’s raptors.
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Hemp: The Next Agricultural Revolution
Growing hemp has been prohibited in the United States for almost 80 years, but journalist Doug Fine argues that the country is poised to profit greatly from its legalization.
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8 More Girls Kidnapped In Nigeria
The militant group Boko Haram has abducted eight more girls in Nigeria this week, bringing their overall total to more than 250. An advocate for international women’s rights explains what we know so far, and what sort of response she’d like to see from the United States and the international community.
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Raptor Rehab
Birds are everywhere. All you need to do is look up. But what happens when they’re down? We talk with a woman who rehabilitates Wisconsin’s native birds.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Doug Fine Guest
- Lauren Supina Guest
- Marge Gibson Guest
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