Political Superstars Campaigning In Wisconsin For Gubernatorial Candidates, Growing Trend of Mental Health Services In Schools, The Link Between Technology And Mental Acuity

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On Monday Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Wisconsin, campaigning for Scott Walker and Mary Burke. Two political strategists discuss how these events could shape each candidate’s gubernatorial campaign. Then we learn about the growing trend of in-school mental health services, and a science writer discusses the link between technology and mental acuity.

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  • Michelle Obama, Chris Christie Campaign for Burke, Walker On The Same Day

    Wisconsin is no stranger to the national political spotlight and the floodlights are on Monday, with two political stars campaigning for Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke on the same day. First Lady Michelle Obama was in Milwaukee with Mary Burke, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was in Hudson with Scott Walker. Two political strategists weigh in on what their visits mean for the campaigns.

  • More Wisconsin School Districts Include In-House Mental Health Services

    A growing trend in Wisconsin school districts is to have in-house mental health services. An officer of one of the state’s first in-school mental health program discusses how the program works and how it’s changed things for students.

  • Does Technology Make You Dumb?

    With an app for almost everything we do, is it possible that technological advances actually make us less able to think for ourselves? A science writer shares what she’s learned about the link between technology and (declining) mental acuity.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Marcy Stech Guest
  • Brian Nemoir Guest
  • Mary Wisnet Guest
  • Deborah Blum Guest

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