Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin Closes Its Abortion Clinic In Appleton, A History Of Vice, Being Kind To Yourself

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We find out why one of the three abortion clinics in Wisconsin will be closing its doors. Our guest says that lewd, inappropriate and sometimes illegal, behavior has shaped civilization more often than respectable habits. We find out why. Learning to be kind to yourself could be a lifelong journey; our guest tells us why it’s worthwhile.

Featured in this Show

  • Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin Closes Appleton Abortion Clinic

    Planned Parenthood officials said the organization won’t re-open its Appleton North clinic after a temporary closure. One of three abortion clinics in the state, its permanent closure means Madison and Milwaukee are the only cities in Wisconsin that offer abortions. A reporter shares reasons for the closure and what it might mean for women of northern and central Wisconsin.

  • A Brief History of Vice: How Bad Behavior Built Civilization

    There are a lot of advances and inventions that we’d like to say have shaped human history — commercial farming, industrialization, or the internet. We talk to a guest who says that human history has also been heavily shaped by things we’re not so proud of, like trash talk, alcohol and narcissism.

  • 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
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Jessie Opoien Guest
  • Robert Evans Guest
  • Mark Leary Guest