Wisconsin News Roundup, Summerfest Preview, Inequality And The Achievement Gap

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The opportunity to achieve a better life regardless of your background is an essential part of the American Dream, but social inequality might be holding some back. Our guest argues social and economic differences have recently created a wide achievement gap among kids. We also preview the biggest acts coming to the Summerfest stages this year, and review the major headlines from around the state this week.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup For June 19, 2015

    WPR’s assistant news director joins us to talk about the state budget hang up and other major stories from around the state.

  • Summerfest Music Preview

    Summerfest kicks off next week, and our guest music writer will preview the line-up–from the big acts to the lesser-known names that we shouldn’t miss.

  • Are Kids Today Facing An Opportunity Gap?

    Our guest makes the case that the American Dream is in crisis, with kids today facing a growing ‘opportunity gap’ between those with privileged backgrounds and those without.

Episode Credits

  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Mike Arnold Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Matt Oleson Producer
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Noah Ovshinsky Guest
  • Piet Levy Guest
  • Robert D. Putnam Guest

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