Financial Literacy Ed Doesn’t Work, Impaired Waters, Verbal Tee-Ups

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Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster find out why financial literacy education might not work the way it’s supposed to, discuss impaired waterways in Wisconsin, and hear about what we’re actually saying when we use some common phrases.

Featured in this Show

  • Financial Literacy: Oversold, Under-Delivering?

    Government, schools, and self-help books have made the case for teaching financial literacy–but a journalist who studies personal finance says there hasn’t been much of a pay-off for everyday consumers.

  • DNR Proposes Adding Nearly 200 Waterways To State's Impaired List

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has proposed adding nearly 200 waterway’s to the state’s impaired waters list. A water resources managment specialist from the DNR talks about what it takes to land on the last, and how these bodies of water get cleaned up.

  • Some Common Phrases Signal Dishonesty

    Certain common phrases, like “to be perfectly honest” and “I just want you to know,” could signal dishonesty or bad news. A writer discusses why we use these phrases and how to remove them from your speech.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Cynthia Schuster Host
  • Helaine Olen Guest
  • Aaron Larson Guest
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer