A sociologist looks at low-income conservative voters in the United States and their role the rise of the Donald Trump campaign. We learn about the science of living past 100, and we talk to a reporter about how veterans groups are responding to allegations of neglect at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.
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A Journey To The Heart Of America's Political Divide
A sociologist looks at low-income conservative voters in the United States–and how their political views contributed to the rise of the Donald Trump campaign.
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Science News: How The Plague Can Help Us Understand Threats Now, Living To Be 100, Planet X
For almost all of human existence, people have wanted to know how to live longer. Researchers are studying the DNA of those who are older than 100 to try to find the secrets to staying young. We talk to Discover Magazine editor Gemma Tarlach about this and other cool science news.
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Wisconsin Veterans Groups Respond To Allegations Of Poor Conditions At Wisconsin Veterans Home At King
Lawmakers and some veterans groups are calling for investigations into conditions and care at teh Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The facility has come under scrutiny since a Capital Times investigations found allegations of widespread neglect, at the same time as the state transferred millions in surplus funding away from King. We talk to a reporter about how Wisconsin veterans groups are responding to these allegations.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Arlie Russell Hochschild Guest
- Gemma Tarlach Guest
- Katelyn Ferral Guest
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