Major revisions to overtime laws will come into effect on December 1st. We find out what the changes are, and how workers will be affected. The Thanksgiving story of a feast shared by white pilgrims and Native Americans is a common tale. In fact, the Wampanoag Indians taught the new settlers about the soil and how to farm in their new home. And we talk to WPR Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson about the news that a federal court ruled Wisconsin’s Republican-drawn legislative districts unconstitutional.
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Federal Court Rules Wisconsin's GOP-Drawn Legislative Maps Violate The Constitution
On Monday a federal court ruled that the legislative district maps Wisconsin Republicans redrew in 2011 violate the U.S. Constitution. This is the first ruling of its kind in a gerrymandering case, and it could set a national precedent if it goes to the U.S. Supreme Court. We get the details from WPR Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson.
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Farming Knowledge Shared By Native Americans With The Pilgrims
Moving from one region to another can make it hard to garden. Imagine moving to a distant continent and needing to farm to stay alive. When the pilgrims came to North America, they know nothing about the soil or plants that would thrive, but the Wampanoag Indians shared their knowledge with the new arrivals.
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What You Need To Know About The New Federal Overtime Rules
Starting on December 1, new federal rules regulating overtime pay will go into effect in the U.S. We’ll speak with Washington Post Magazine’s @Work Advice Columnist Karla Miller about the new rules and what it will mean for managers and employees.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Susan Fisk Guest
- Karla L. Miller Guest
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