North Korea fired a series of missile tests over the weekend that violated Japanese airspace. We talk about what’s behind the tests and how the United States is responding. We also look into a WHYsconsin listener question about the history of railroads and the rail-to-trail movement.
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North Korea's Newest Round Of Threats And Missile Tests
North Korea launched a long-range missile and a barrage of threats against South Korea and the United States this month. A Wisconsin expert on the dictatorship joins the show for a look at the latest North Korean actions–and how they fit into the latest global tensions with Russia and China.
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WHYsconsin: History of railroads, beginning of Rails-To-Trails
A museum curator and a director with Rails-To-Trails help answer two WHYsconsin questions about the history of railroads in Wisconsin and the creation of Rails-To-Trails within the state.
This segment was inspired by audience questions as part of the WHYsconsin project. Submit your question at wpr.org/WHYsconsin and we might answer it in a future story.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- David Fields Guest
- Eric Oberg Guest
- Daniel Liedtke Guest
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