About this episode

Cal discusses Neanderthal medicine, a wildlife crime case in Idaho, and political shenanigans involving Sen Mike Lee.

This week, Cal covers why Neanderthals might have been better doctors than we thought, a bombshell case in Idaho where a game commissioner is accused of wildlife crimes, and more shenanigans from Sen Mike Lee. Connect with  Cal and  MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,  click here . Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Cal

Topics covered

• Neanderthal medicine
• wildlife crimes
• Idaho legislation
• Sen Mike Lee
• Cal to Action

Keywords

• Neanderthals
• Idaho
• wildlife crimes
• Sen Mike Lee
• legislation

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Organizations: MeatEater

Places: Idaho

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