Exploring astrobiology, Rep. Glenn Grothman on historic removal of House speaker

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Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., leaves the House floor after being ousted as Speaker of the House
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., leaves the House floor after being ousted as Speaker of the House at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo

We hear from a professional science communicator about a growing field of researching life in extreme and unearthly places. Then, we get reaction from Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman about the historic vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker for the House of Representatives.

Featured in this Show

  • How a Wisconsin native communicates science in extreme places

    This summer, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate boarded a global research vessel to study life in the deepest depths of the ocean. She specializes in a newer science field known as astrobiology. We speak with the professional science communicator about how organisms survive in extreme places.

  • Wisconsin congressman reacts to removal of U.S. House Speaker

    Glenn Grothman and his fellow Wisconsin Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against removing former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. However, McCarthy was ousted Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Grothman talks about the political implications of the vote.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Sarah Treadwell Guest
  • Glenn Grothman Guest

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