Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis, Northwoods ‘Rainbow’ Gathering, Concussions In Women’s Soccer

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a sign welcomes people to the gathering of the Rainbow Family of Living Light
In this June 28, 2016 photo, a sign welcomes people to the gathering of the Rainbow Family of Living Light in Mount Tabor, Vt. People from across the country are flocking to the Green Mountain National Forest for the annual Rainbow Gathering of Living Light. Wilson Ring/AP Photo

Despite plenty of injuries, the research on concussions in women’s soccer lags behind men’s sports. We talk with a doctor about the unique dangers to female athletes. We also learn about the role the U.S. could play in Sudan’s political unrest, and hear about a “rainbow gathering” in northern Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • Violent Protests And Political Unrest In Sudan

    After ousting the country’s dictator of 30 years, the people of Sudan hoped to transition to democracy. But military occupation and violent protests followed. We’re joined by an expert on the region to learn about how things got to this point and what role the U.S. could play in fostering peace.

  • A Rainbow Gathering In The North Woods

    We check in with a WPR reporter who visited the Rainbow Gathering in northern Wisconsin, where thousands of visitors were expected to descend on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

  • Shedding Light On Concussions In Women's Soccer

    With the 2019 Women’s World Cup now in the books, our guest says what we don’t see is the lagging research on concussions in women’s and girls soccer. We look at the issue and what more she says needs to be done.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lucas Johnson Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Amal Hassan Fadlalla Guest
  • Danielle Kaeding Guest
  • Traci Snedden Guest

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