A Stevens Point woman was one of 29 referees, and the only representative from the United States, selected to officiate games in the Women’s World Cup this summer. She joins us to talk about how she got there, and shares her experience with us. A guest profesor joins us with advice for kids to avoid summer learning loss in math. We also talk to a national security expert about Governor Walker’s decision to authorize weapons for National Guard members when they’re on duty, in the wake of the military recruiting facility shooting in Tennessee last week.
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Wisconsin Woman A Referee On The World Stage
A Wisconsin woman represented the United States in the recent women’s soccer World Cup–as a referee. She shares the experience of making calls on an international stage.
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How To Help Kids Avoid Summer Learning Loss In Math
Our math expert joins us with advice to keep kids prevent summer loss when it comes to math.
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Governor Walker Is Seventh Governor To Approve Weapons For National Guard
On Tuesday Governor Scott Walker authorized members of the National Guard to carry weapons when they’re on duty. That makes Wisconsin the seventh state to approve weapons for the National Guard since the attack on military recruiting facilities in Tennessee last week. A national security expert discusses how different government organizations are reacting to the shooting.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Margaret Domka Guest
- Jordan Ellenberg Guest
- David Gray Guest
- Amanda Magnus Producer
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