We learn more about how cartels contribute to drug flow from Mexico into the U.S. Then, we talk to a backpacker hiking the complete Ice Age Trail. Later, an education researcher makes the case for teaching empathetic listening in schools.
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How fentanyl and other drugs flow from Mexico into the US
An expert on Mexican cartels and drug trafficking takes us through the flow of fentanyl and other drugs both before and after it reaches the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Emily Ford reflects on winter adventures in the Boundary Waters and on the Ice Age Trail
We catch up with a history-making winter backpacker and thru-hiker from Duluth who was on UW-Madison’s campus talking about her adventures.
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A call for empathetic listening to be taught in schools
A former social studies teacher and current education researcher says that active, empathetic listening needs to be taught in civics classes in order to tackle the problems with contemporary democracy — disinformation, polarization and more.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Vanda Felbab-Brown Guest
- Emily Ford Guest
- Hilary Conklin Guest
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