We talk to a gun law expert about a case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court over whether someone with a domestic violence restraining order should be allowed to own a firearm under the Second Amendment. Then, we learn more about why some scientists believe we’re entering a new era of Earth’s history marked by human impact on the planet.
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Should domestic abusers have the right to own guns?
The Supreme Court will decide whether a 1994 law that bans people with domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns violates the Second Amendment. A gun law expert explains.
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Earth entering a new, human-caused, geologic age
A panel of scientists are saying the planet is entering a new geologic epoch for the first time in civilization’s history: the Anthropocene. It’s also the first era sparked by humanity’s planetary impact. We talk with a UW-Madison Environmental Studies associate professor about the effects fo humanity on the planet.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Susan Liebell Guest
- Elizabeth Hennessy Guest
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