Winter Weather, Future Of Pensions, Social Media Helps Kids To Write Better

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Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk about preparing for winter weather, and discuss the future of pensions in light of the new pension deal reached in Illinois. Then they hear from a guest who says social media helps kids write better.

Featured in this Show

  • Preparing For Winter Weather

    The first big winter storm of the season is hitting Wisconsin today. An emergency preparedness coordinator discusses preparing for driving and surviving the winter season.

  • The Future Of Pensions

    Yesterday the Illinois state government passed a compromise bill to solve the state’s growing pension crisis that would lower retiree benefits and increase state contributions. A retirement expert breaks down the deal and discusses the future of pensions.

  • Teacher: Social Media Can Help Young Writers

    Facebook and other social media get a lot of blame for the declining quality of writing for students. A writing teacher says there’s some truth to that–but that the regular writing practice has helped his students become more expressive writers.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Tod Pritchard Guest
  • Alicia Munnell Guest
  • Andrew Simmons Guest

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