Who can sue for libel, what are the defenses against it, and what role does the First Amendment play in settling libel suits? UW-Madison journalism professor Robert Drechsel will guide us through some notable cases.

Libel and the Media

Hosts Norman Gilliland and Emily Auerbach invite distinguished faculty guests from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to discuss topics in music, art, writing, theater, science, education, and history.

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Accused of fatally stabbing her jailer with an ice pick, Joan Little became the first woman acquitted of murder because of her right to self-defense against sexual assault.

The Famous Trial of Joan Little

Centuries of Chinese tradition have brought about tales of strange creatures and glimpses into the afterlife.

Chinese Literature of the Supernatural

Why do so many people hate grammar? Find out which grammar "rules" are prescriptive gobbledygook with the Chair of the UW English Department

Grammar Is Not Your Enemy!

Mountain lions, tigers, and bears--Wisconsin has them all in a shrinking habitat. Adrian Treves will provide some insights into which animals are thriving near humans and how best to interact with them.

Coexisting with Wild Animals

In this rebroadcast, we ask, Why are so many American children failing to learn to read, and what can be done about it?

Libel and the Media

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