It’s been another eventful week in Kenya as the country’s political crisis continues. Carol spoke with Dr. Joshua Ramisch from the University of Ottawa about how recent events fit into broader patterns within Kenya’s political history. They discussed how the rhetoric of “tribal clashes” and “national unity” can be linked to political interests, and also considered the prospects for resolving the impasse.
Why do we treat some animals like members of the family and eat others for dinner? What does a city gain from having a zoo with exotic animals from far-away places? John Wall took us on a tour of research that looks at animals from a geographic perspective.

