Saturday, March 17, 2012

Herbert Vetoes HB363, the Anti-Sex Ed Bill!

This was a big surprise, given that Gail Ruzika had invested so much lobbying effort to get the bill passed. The Eagle Forum (also known as the anti-sex league) must be crying in their Cheerios this morning.

It was refreshing Herbert stood up for the majority's view, and didn't pander to the ultra-right. Too bad, he didn't show the same courage last year. He should have vetoed the bill designating an official firearm, the 45 caliber long-slide, last year.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

On Point: Interview with special effects artist Douglas Trumball

Interview with Douglas Trumball, who created special effects for 2001, Silent Running, Close Encounters, The Tree of Life, etc. Download audio.

NPR: Fukushima Anniversary Discussions

Monday's On Point was a very interesting discussion. There is a real possibility that Japan will mothball all of its nuclear power because the risk the industry poses to all of Japan had been previously underestimated. Download audio.

Likewise, last Tuesday's Fresh Air. Download audio. This is an interview with Dan Edge, the producer of a Frontline documentary about the disaster.