A three-year study is using drone sailboats and underwater vehicles to better understand fish in the Great Lakes. We learn about the project. But first, a tax analyst discusses Democrats passing new taxes and more funding for the Internal Revenue Service.
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How the Inflation Reduction Act could affect the country's budget and tax system
The Inflation Reduction Act includes more funding for the Internal Revenue Service and new taxes for corporations and the wealthy. But it failed to close one big loophole that Democrats have long targeted. We calculate the effects with a tax analyst from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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Uncrewed watercraft sails on Lake Superior helping fish researchers
Two large, orange sailboats started plying the waters of Lake Superior around the Apostle Islands last week. Fish researchers are using the solar- and wind-powered vessels and autonomous underwater vehicles in a three-year study of the Great Lakes fishery. We talk to the primary researcher.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Royce Podeszwa Technical Director
- Samantha Jacoby Guest
- Peter Esselman Guest
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