President Barack Obama is in Wisconsin on Tuesday campaigning for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke. His appearance follows two visits from First Lady Michelle Obama and one from President Bill Clinton for Mary Burke and two visits from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for Governor Scott Walker. We talk about whether celebrity political stumping actually makes a difference in political races. Then we discuss new federal guidelines on Ebola and celebrate Yosemite National Park’s 150th birthday with a look at Ansel Adams’ iconic photography.
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New Federal Guidelines On Ebola Don't Include Quarantines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released new federal guidelines for people who have potentially been exposed to the Ebola virus. A public health expert explains these guidelines and why they don’t include mandatory quarantines.
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Ansel Adams In Yosemite Valley
This year Yosemite National Park turns 150 years old. To celebrate, we speak with a long time MoMA photography curator about the work the legendary photographer Ansel Adams did to document the park.
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President Obama Campaigns For Mary Burke And Other News From Wisconsin's Gubernatorial Race
One week out from the gubernatorial election in Wisconsin, President Barack Obama is in town campaigning for Democratic candidate Mary Burke. A political scientist discusses how this might affect the polls and other news related to the election, including that in spite of millions of dollars spent on political ads, the race is still neck and neck.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Dr. Jeff Duchin Guest
- Peter Galassi Guest
- Joe Foy Guest
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