Public opinion on legal pot, When animals dream

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Bucky the education badger at Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. John K. Wilson/WPR

The latest Marquette Law School poll showed a majority of Republicans in the state supporting a move to legalize marijuana. We talk with an expert on cannabis law about the shift in public opinion. Plus, an author shares what science can tell us about animal consciousness and what creatures are thinking.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • David Peña-Guzmán Guest