President Trump has voiced a willingness to meet with the controversial leaders of North Korea and the Philippines, and Secretary of State Tillerson has said human rights will be a lower priority in foreign policy. We discuss how a revised relationship with human rights will affect the United States abroad. Morel mushrooms are finally popping up in stores and markets. We find out how to forage for the rare fungi and prepare them once they’re found. Plus, after outcry from Democrats, we find out how Republicans in Congress are responding to President Trump’s decision to fire FBI director James Comey.
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The Trump Administration And Human Rights
President Trump has offered to meet with offered to meet with the controversial leaders of the Philippines and North Korea while Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said that human rights will be a lower priority in foreign policy. Our guest looks at what to expect from the Trump White House when it comes to human rights.
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Celebrating Morel Season
Morel mushrooms are popping up in farmer’s markets around Wisconsin. We’ll talk with a mushroom forager and cultivator about the most likely spots to find morels and how to prepare them, once you do.
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How Congressional Republicans Are Responding To The Comey Firing
The political fallout around President Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey is just beginning. As Democrats call for a stepped-up investigation into the Trump campaigns ties to Russia, we find out how Republicans in Congress are reacting.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Veronica Rueckert Producer
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Veronica Rueckert Interviewer
- Rebecca Hamilton Guest
- Tavis Lynch Guest
- Perry Bacon Jr. Guest
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