Last week, 13 men were arrested for a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. We talk about the problem of right-wing militias in the United States. We also learn about how some fungus-farming ants developed. Plus, more UW System students are seeking mental health counseling. We find out what issues they’re looking for help on.
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A Closer Look At Militia Groups And Threats Of Political Violence
The F.B.I. says it thwarted a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and try her for treason before the Nov. 3 presidential election. A criminologist joins the program to talk about the news and discuss the threat anti-government groups pose to the country.
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Tiny But Mighty, Fungal-Farming Ants Evolved To Be Better Farmers
Long before humans had figured out agriculture, fungus-farming ants were figuring out how to keep their crops alive by forming partnerships with a special group of bacteria. We hear from a UW-Madison researcher about the new findings about the evolution of these ants.
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What's Distressing UW-System Students?
A UW-Oshkosh counseling director talks about what students have been bringing up in counseling services over the last school year, including distress around coronavirus, and what’s being done to help them.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Brian Levin Guest
- Cameron Currie Guest
- Sandra Cox Guest
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