We hear from the author of a new study about how little we truly know about all the trees in the world. Then we learn about the problems with pharmacies closing in rural parts of Wisconsin. And a film historian talks about the legacy of Sidney Poitier and how Black people and identity have been portrayed over time on film.
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New study says there are a lot of trees we have yet to discover
A new study estimates that about 14 percent of the tree species in the world have yet to be discovered. We talk to an author of the study about why such a huge portion of trees remain unknown.
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Rural pharmacy closures creating drugstore deserts
Analysis from University of Iowa’s Rural Policy Research Institute shows over 1,000 of the nation’s independent rural pharmacies shut down between 2003 and 2018. We talk with the institute’s director about the problems rural pharmacies face and what happens when those pharmacies close.
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Sidney Poitier and Blackness on film
We look back at the career of the late Sidney Poitier, and talk about how Blackness has been portrayed out of Hollywood — including how that’s changed over time.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Christine Hatfield Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Peter Reich Guest
- Keith Mueller Guest
- Artel Great Guest
- Lee Rayburn Interviewer
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