UW Tenure Vote, Presidential Candidates Lack Space Plans, Songs For Spring,

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The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents is set to vote today on a new tenure policy for the system. We’ll get the latest and discuss the role of tenure within Higher Education. Presidential candidates have discussed topics from national security to immigration to income inequality, but talk about the nation’s space program has been nonexistent. Our guest explains why it’s important that every candidate have a plan for space. We also put together a perfect set list for spring, and follow the day’s top headline.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • KP Whaley Producer
  • Tyler Rogoway Guest
  • Piet Levy Guest
  • Veronica Rueckert Guest

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