The author of a new book shares how threat assessments could help reduce mass shootings. Then, a UW-Oshkosh official shares how the school is working to heat a building on campus using food waste. Later, two veterinary professors share the latest on avian flu in Wisconsin and efforts to stop its spread.
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How threat assessments can help reduce mass shootings in America
As mass shootings continue to plague the U.S., many wonder if and how they can be prevented. We talk to the author of a new book about the benefits and drawbacks of one lesser known strategy: behavioral threat assessments.
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UW-Oshkosh's plan to use food waste to heat building on campus
The director of campus sustainability at UW-Oshkosh joins the show to talk about efforts to heat a building on campus using food waste.
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UW professors tracking avian flu, developing vaccine
Veterinary experts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are keeping close tabs on the spread of avian flu while also working on a vaccine to protect birds in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Mark Follman Guest
- Brad Spanbauer Guest
- Adel Talaat Guest
- Keith Poulsen Guest
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