It’s Food Friday, and we’re brainstorming ways to get creative with melons. We talk about using melons in salads, sauces, and on the grill. We also talk with a UW student looking into the role abandoned buildings play in their communities. Plus, a look at recent criticisms of the Trump Administration policy that separates families illegally crossing the southern border.
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Trump Policy Of Separating Families At US-Mexico Border Sees Pushback
Protesters, conservative religious leaders, and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan have all said they don’t support the Trump Administration’s policy of separating families at the country’s southern border. We talk to an immigration expert about the continued fallout from the policy, and the two immigration bills being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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What Can We Learn From A Community's Vacant Buildings?
Take a trip to most cities in America, and you’re likely to find the occasional vacant or abandoned building. To a city, these buildings often are viewed as blight…but to a community, well, there’s often more there than what initially meets the eye. A UW researcher takes us inside her work in a Philadelphia neighbood, where many vacant buildings are taking on new, unofficial uses.
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Food Friday: Getting Creative With Melons
Summer means that melons are in season, and they’re likely to show up in big bowls at cookouts. But how can we get more creative with watermelons, honeydews, and cantaloupes? Our in-house foodie shares some exciting ideas and recipes.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Chris Malina Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Sara McKinnon Guest
- Elsa Noterman Guest
- Lori Skelton Guest
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