Teacher Shortage, The Science Of The Winter Solstice, The Connection Between Food And Memory

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The holidays are one of the richest times of the year for family food traditions. Our guest explains that what we eat is connected to memory, sense of place, and identity. We get the science behind the winter solstice, which is December 21. And a reporter tells us why so many Wisconsin schools are reporting that they are having trouble making hires because of a teacher shortage.

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  • The Science Of The Winter Solstice

    We talk to the director of the UW Space Place about the science of the winter solstice.

  • The Connection Between Food And Memory

    According to our guest, what we eat has a strong connection to memory, sense of place, and identity. We’ll find out about how that idea plays out at one of the richest times of the year for family food traditions – the holidays.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer
  • Dave Umhoefer Guest
  • Jim Lattis Guest
  • Kyle Cherek Guest

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