The U.S. Supreme Court is leaving a restrictive abortion law in place in Texas. We discuss the decision and learn what it means for reproductive rights. We also talk with a civil engineer about how infrastructure like roads and dams could change as severe weather grows more common.
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US Supreme Court Upholds New Texas Anti-Abortion Legislation
A new extremely restrictive ban on abortions went into effect this week in Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court, for the moment, has upheld the legislation. We talk about the early impacts of the new law and reaction to SCOTUS’ move, with a professor and expert on Roe v. Wade.
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How Infrastructure Could Evolve Amid Climate Change
Hurricane Ida washed out roads and damaged buildings after the storm tore through several southern states. An engineer joins us to talk about how infrastructure could evolve as storms get stronger due to climate change.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Mary Ziegler Guest
- Joseph L. Schofer Guest
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