Two-Thirds Of Americans Overweight, National Bobblehead Museum, Expanding Overtime Pay

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A recent report shows more than two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese, and obese people now outnumber those that are overweight. The lead researcher on the study says this information should be a wake up call. Then we get the latest on an effort to build a bobblehead museum in Milwaukee, and hear about the President’s play to expand overtime pay in America.

Featured in this Show

  • Two-Thirds Of Americans Now Obese Or Overweight

    According to a new study, over two-thirds of Americans are now overweight or obese. The lead author of the study calls the findings a “wake-up call.” She shares details of the study and where to focus corrective efforts.

  • Bobblehead Museum In Milwaukee

    We talk with the co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee.

  • President Obama Pushes To Expand Overtime Rules In U.S.

    President Obama is looking to expand overtime pay rules for millions of American workers. An economist describes the plan, and why he thinks it’ll be a win for workers.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Lin Yang Guest
  • Phil Sklar Guest
  • Ross Eisenbrey Guest

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