Hear an update on the important science and education bills being discussed by Kentucky legislators this session. Then, does wearing masks prevent spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus? Kentucky Senator Rand Paul says 'no', but does he have good evidence? The first half of this discussion was on our show last week. Finally, J. Scott Miller tells us what to see in the night sky in March, 2022.

Thanks to the Kentucky Academy of Science and the Kentuckians for Science Education (kyscied.wordpress.com/) for updating us on the Legislature. Here is the link you can use to monitor these bills as they proceed through the House and Senate: www.kyscience.org/legislative_issues_2022.php

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