True crime series like “Making a Murder” and “Serial” have exploded in popularity recently, but our guests says people have been enjoying the genre for centuries. Our guest shares the history of our fascination with crime stories. We also learn about the importance of reading the stars in the night sky, and talk about the lasting impact of Act 10, five years after it was introduced.
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Pop Culture's Ongoing Fascination with True Crime
Whether it’s a podcast revisiting the case of a Baltimore teen convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend, or a TV series looking back at one of the most controversial celebrity cases of the 1990s, true crime seems like it is having a revival in pop culture. But our guest says that public interest in true, but grim, stories in media is far from new – in fact, it’s a centuries-old fascination.
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What We Lose When We Don't Look At The Night Sky
Humans once had a close familiarity, even a friendship, with the stars. An astronomy expert says we’ve lost that connection with the night sky–and a piece of ourselves along with it.
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A Look At The Impact Of Act 10, Five Years Later
It was five years ago today that Governor Walker introduced Act 10, a piece of legislation that would significantly impact the political landscape in Wisconsin, and continues to do so today. A political scientist looks at how the state has changed in the last five years, and the impact the legislation has had on unions, taxpayers, and the overall political process in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Sarah Weinman Guest
- Gene Tracy Guest
- Charley Jacobs Guest
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