First Tour De France, African-Americans In Northeast Wisconsin, Smart Girls

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Research shows that girls are outperforming boys in school, but there can be a complicated downside for girls who excel. A guest talks about what can happen when girls strive for academic excellence. We also learn about the history of African-American settlement in northeastern Wisconsin. Plus, a look back at the very first Tour de France bicycle race, over 100 years ago.

Featured in this Show

  • The First Tour De France

    As the 104th edition of the Tour de France is being run, we look back at how the event first started.

  • The History Of African-Americans In Northeastern Wisconsin

    On the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, we learn about the history of African-American settlement in northeastern Wisconsin.

  • Author Examines Downsides When Girls Strive For Academic Superiority

    Girls are said to outperform boys in school. But the authors of “Smart Girls” looked into the “supergirl” drive for perfection and straight As, and found there’s a complicated downside when young women take the lead in academic achievement. Many in Western society assume that girls no longer need the leg up.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Kate Archer Kent Producer
  • Peter Cossins Guest
  • Victoria Tashjian Guest
  • Shauna Pomerantz Guest

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