New research shows music lessons and community music can boost learning and reading skills, even among at-risk youth. We talk to the lead scientist behind this research shares how music boosts our brains. Then we discuss the future of Wisconsin’s same-sex marriage case in light of Thursday’s ruling and get some school lunch-box recipes in our Food Friday segment.
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How Music Lessons Boost Our Brains, Reading Skills, And More
Music lessons and community music programs can boost learning and reading skills, even among at-risk youth, according to new research. The lead researcher shares the ways music can boost our brains.
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What Is The Future Of Wisconsin's Same-Sex Marriage Case?
A Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals panel of three judges voted unanimously to overturn the same-sex marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana. Wisconsin’s Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has said he will appeal the case to the supreme court. As things stand, same-sex marriages have not resumed in Wisconsin.
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Food Friday: Lunch Box Treats
Sending the little ones off to school this week? A guest food writer talks about great lunch box treats that are healthy and delicious, including a recipe for Chocolate Cherry Muffins.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Nina Kraus Guest
- Kimi King Guest
- Galen Druke Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
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