We talk with a public affairs and policy expert about a recent order by President Trump that removes certain protections for government employees. Then a space journalist explains the implications of traces of water discovered on the moon. And a tech reporter helps us learn how to identify pay-for-play media outlets springing up in place of other news organizations that have shuttered.
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President Trump Signs Executive Order Removing Job Protections For Civil Service Workers
An executive order from President Trump will make it easier to fire workers in the federal civil service, raising concerns that political loyalty will be a factor for hiring scientists, intelligence officers and other nonpartisan employees. We talk with an expert on government bureaucracy about what the change could mean.
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More Water And Ice Found On The Moon
New research has confirmed that there is water and ice on the surface of the moon. We look at how the evidence was found and what the discovery means for the future of lunar exploration.
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Pay-For-Play News Filling The Void Left By Disappearing Local Papers
As local newspapers around the country have closed, news operations funded by political or corporate interest groups have started to take their place. We find out how to spot them and how they mask disinformation, under the guise of an unbiased news outlet.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Donald Kettl Guest
- Jeff Foust Guest
- Davey Alba Guest
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