The Senate recently passed a major public lands bill that will contributed funds to a popular conservation program and even expands a few parks. We learn more about the bill package from our guest. We also hear about a short documentary created from discovered footage of a large gathering of Nazi supporters in New York City and we talk about healthcare for soon-to-be and new mothers.
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Oscar-Nominated Documentary Reveals Dark Chapter of American History
The Oscar-nominated documentary film “ A Night At The Garden,” reveals a startling piece of American history, a gathering of over 20,000 Nazi supporters in Madison Square Garden in the days leading up to WWII. The film director and a historian help us put the footage of that gathering in context, and explain its ties to Wisconsin.
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Omnibus Package Of Bills On Conservation Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate passed a number of measures under a wide-ranging public lands bill, including the indefinite extension of a fund that is key for national and local parks. We turn to a political scientist to look at what this package means for public lands and what to watch for next in the legislative process.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Brad Kolberg Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Brad Kolberg Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Marshall Curry Guest
- Mark D. Van Ells Ph.D. Guest
- Steven Davis Guest
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