We begin our show with a UW-Madison English professor as he discusses how social and political movements affect the comic books and superhero industry. Later, a University of New Hampshire Dairy Cattle Nutrition and Management associate professor breaks down research into reducing cattle greenhouse gas emissions.
Featured in this Show
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How superheroes shape identity
New York Times movie critics say the Black Panther films have underlying messages about the politics of colonization and the African diaspora. We hear from a UW-Madison English professor and author about how political movements influence comics and the ways characters shape identity.
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Feeding cows seaweed could reduce methane emissions
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a single cow can produce up to 264 pounds of methane each year. We head to a research farm at the University of New Hampshire to learn how seaweed eating cattle could be the answer to climate change.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Ramzi Faraz Guest
- Andre Brito Guest
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