Fat-Shaming Doesn’t Work, Wisconsin Voter ID Law, Why Banks Struggle With Saying Sorry And Why It Matters

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A new study shows fat-shaming people doesn’t help them lose weight–and it could actually help them gain even more weight. We talk to a sociologist about why fat-shaming is a problem. Then we discuss what the reinstated Wisconsin Voter ID law means for voters in the November election, and learn about the “sorry” state of bank apologies and why it matters that banks can’t say they’re sorry.

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    Almost half of Wisconsin’s legislative races this fall have either no major party challenger or are completely uncontested. That means that 55 of 116 seats in Wisconsin’s statehouse are already decided. Wisconsin Senator Tim Carpenter, himself uncontested, wants to address this lack of competition by giving voters a “none of the above” choice on the ballot.

  • Study: Fat Shaming People Into Losing Weight Does Not Work

    According to a new study, shaming overweight people does not help them lose weight, and in many cases, actually causes them to gain more weight. A sociologist talks about the findings, why we fat shame, and why it’s a problem.

  • How Will Reinstated Voter ID Law Affect Voters In November?

    A federal appeals panel on Friday reinstated Wisconsin’s voter ID law. How could the law affect voters in the November elections?

  • Why Banks Have A Hard Time Saying Sorry, And Why That Matters

    A reporter talks about the “sorry” state of bank apologies, and why that matters.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Tim Carpenter Guest
  • Abigail Saguy Guest
  • JR Ross Guest
  • Jesse Eisinger Guest

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