Executive Actions On Immigration, Talking To Strangers Makes Us Happier, Tug Of War Championships

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Need a little more happiness in your life? We talk to a guest who says striking up conversations with strangers is an easy and effective way to get more pleasure out of life. In Wisconsin Life, we take a look at Green Bay’s Bay Beach. We also learn about the 2014 Tug of War Championship, which is taking place in Madison, and we discuss the executive actions President Obama is expected to take on immigration in late September.

Featured in this Show

  • What Executive Actions The President Is Expected To Announce On Immigration

    The White House is considering proposals from business and pro-immigrant groups now in preparation for a late September announcement of executive actions. An expert on immigration law discusses what experts think these executive actions will be and how they could help the immigrant community in the United States.

  • To Be Happier: Try Talking To Strangers

    If you’re looking for a cheap, relatively-easy way to maximize your happiness, our guest says: try talking to strangers. We hear the case for reaching across stranger divide.

  • 2014 Tug Of War World Championships Are Being Held In Madison

    The United States Tug of War Association is holding its world championships competition in Madison this year.The head of the U.S. Tug of War Association explains how the world championships work and what it’s like to compete.

Episode Credits

  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Jerome Grzeca Guest
  • Michael Norton Guest
  • Shelby Richardson Guest

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