Promoting Paternity Leave, 2020 Candidate List Update

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2020 Democratic Presidential candidates on night one of Democratic Presidential Primary Debates
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We discuss the issue of paternity leave in society today — how it’s used and perceived. Then, we check in on the latest candidate comings and goings in the 2020 presidential race, including former GOP U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh of Illinois throwing his hat in the ring.

Featured in this Show

  • Reddit Founder Calls For Better Paternity Leave, Reducing Stigma For Dads Who Take Time Off

    Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian penned an op-ed for the New York Times praising the benefits of family leave and called for companies to provide more comprehensive paternity leave. We talk to a family expert about where the country stands on family leave and the benefits of time off for parents.

  • Joe Walsh Announces 2020 Candidacy To Challenge Trump

    The 2020 presidential field has been fluctuating, most recently adding a Republican and losing Democrats. We talk to a professor of government about where the race is now, and where it may be going.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Stephanie Coontz Guest
  • Thomas Holbrook Guest

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