A recent study by Boston University says certain gun laws like background checks and the ability to trace firearms could drastically reduce gun deaths in America. Our guest discusses the findings and talks about the current debate over gun control. We also talk to a quilter about the modern quilting movement, and we talk to an education reporter about the new civics exam for Wisconsin students, which will be a graduation requirement starting next year.
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New State-Mandated Civics Exam
The state legislature created a new civics exam as a graduation requirement for Wisconsin high schoolers as part of the last biennial budget. We talk to an education reporter about this new test and what critics and teachers are saying about it.
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Wisconsin Life: Modern Quilting
We talk with a quilting expert about the rise of the modern quilting movement.
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Can Gun Control Laws Reduce Firearm Deaths?
Mandatory background checks for guns and ammunition buyers, and requirements that firearms be traceable could greatly reduce the amount of gun-related deaths nationally, according to a recent study from Boston University. A policy expert discusses the report, and the likelihood of these laws catching on.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Annysa Johnson Guest
- Wendy Franczak Guest
- Adam Winkler Guest
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