Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss Senate Democrats’ decision to evoke the ‘nuclear option’ on the filibuster, learn about a “lost city” in Madison’s Arboretum, and talk about the influence of the Rupert Murdoch media empire.
Featured in this Show
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Reid, Senate Democrats Go Nuclear On Filibuster
Senate Democrats voted today to change filibuster rules regarding presidential appointments, a plan often referred to as the ‘nuclear option.’ A political scientist breaks down what today’s rule change means.
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Madison's Lost City
What’s the story behind the dead-end streets and steps to nowhere deep in Madison’s Arboretum? We’ll learn about the mysterious “Lost City” of Lake Forest.
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Inside Rupert Murdoch's Media Empire
NPR’s media correspondent tells the story of the rise of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, from Fox News to newspapers around the world.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Gregory Koger Guest
- Kathy Miner Guest
- David Folkenflik Guest
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