Recent testing shows that some children in Milwaukee daycare centers and schools have been exposed to higher levels of lead than are considered safe. We get the details, and put this episode in the context of ongoing water quality concerns around the state. And we learn why being kind to ourselves is critical for good physical and mental health.
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Is Wisconsin Failing At The Faucet?
In the wake of the Flint, MI water crisis, the Wisconsin DNR failed to update lead testing guidelines according to EPA directives. This is but the latest in a series of troubling reports this year on the state of Wisconsin’s water. An investigative reporter provides details.
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Why Being Kind To Yourself Can Yield Incredible Benefits
It’s easy–and sometimes fun–to beat ourselves up if we make a mistake. But dwelling on mistakes and thinking poorly about yourself could have negative impacts on your health. And new science shows that being kind to yourself can have a host of positive influences on your life. We speak with a professor of neuroscience and psychology about why we should be kinder to ourselves.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Marika Suval Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Dee Hall Guest
- Mark Leary Guest
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