We learn about the story of a chemist and test subjects who helped research food additives. We also check in with a political scientist on the latest with the Senate’s impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. And we cover Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Madison to promote school choice.
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A 19th Century Chemist Saved Americans From Their Own Food Supply
A new documentary traces the influence of chemist Harvey Wiley and his “poison squad” of young men. His research into the effects of common food additives of the time like borax and formaldehyde led to a much safer American food supply.
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The State Of School Choice In Wisconsin
Vice President Mike Pence is at the state capitol today to promote school choice. We look at what he had to say as well as a state Democratic bill to dismantle the voucher program.
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Senate Impeachment Trial Daily Recap: Tuesday January 28
We get the latest on arguments in the Senate as the impeachment trial of President Trump continues. We’re joined by a political scientist for analysis.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Deborah Blum Guest
- John Maggio Guest
- Alan Borsuk Guest
- Paul Nolette Guest
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