Wisconsin’s Budget, Is Parenting Ruining Marriage?

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Child rearing has become something of a religion in America, says our guest. We hear an argument that an obsession with kids has hurt American marriages and that admitting you love your spouse more than your kids is okay. Then we take a look new data on the state’s budget situation.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Todd Berry Guest
  • Patrick J Jung Guest
  • Danielle Teller Guest

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