The Obama administration announced a ban on nearly all ivory sales in the United States to help fight elephant poaching. Veronica Rueckert and Judith Siers-Poisson talk to a guest who says if current poaching rates continue, elephants will disappear completely from Africa. We also check in on what’s happening this week in Congress and take a look at how the release of thousands of emails related to the John Doe investigation could affect Governor Walker nationally.
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Release Of John Doe-Related Emails Might Affect Walker Nationally
A national political reporter explains how the release of emails related to the John Doe investigation could affect Governor Scott Walker nationally, especially his potential as a presidential candidate in 2016.
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This Week In Congress – Feb. 18, 2014
USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly update on happenings in Congress.
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Saving Elephants In Africa
This month, The Obama administration announced a ban on nearly all ivory sales in the United States to help fight elephant poaching. Our guest says if current poaching rates continue, elephants will disappear completely from Africa by 2025. He joins us to talk about his struggles to save them.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Elizabeth Titus Guest
- Paul Singer Guest
- Mike Bond Guest
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