Texas Senator Ted Cruz Announces His Bid For President In 2016, Men’s Roller Derby, Concussion Research, Dental Care In The ER

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Roller derby got its start as an organized sport in the 1930s, but in 2001 it became the all-female amateur sport we know today. Male teams do exist though, and a member of Milwaukee’s Blitzdkrieg League shares his experience. We also talk to a political expert about the first high profile candidate announcing his bid for president in 2016, and get the story behind concussion research in athletes. Finally, we hear a report on increased emergency room visits for dental problems.

Featured in this Show

  • Texas Senator Ted Cruz Announces Presidential Bid For 2016

    On Monday Texas Senator Ted Cruz announced his candidacy for president in the 2016 election. The Republican senator is the first high-profile candidate to announce he is running for president. Political junkie Ken Rudin discusses the news and looks ahead at the 2016 election.

  • Roller Derby No Longer Just For Women

    Roller Derby is traditionally a women’s sport, but men are increasingly joining in the fun and establishing teams. A member of the Milwaukee Blitzdkrieg Men’s Roller Derby League tells us what it’s like for guys to roll on what’s traditionally been “women’s turf.”

  • Concussion Awareness In Athletes

    Concussions have become a major talking point in recent years, and more research is being done daily on the effects of these injuries. We talk to a neurosurgeon about studying, and preventing concussions in athletes.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Ken Rudin Guest
  • Brian Johnson Guest
  • Dr. Michael McCrea Guest

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