Alzheimer’s Cases Expected To Continually Rise, Sneak Peak Of The American Experience ‘Circus’ Documentary, What Fathers Are Missing From Their Own Daughter’s Sexual Assault Stories

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We get a sneak preview of the new PBS documentary that showcases the story of one great, historic form of American entertainment– the circus. And we hear about what details survivors of sexual assaults often leave out of the story.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin's Place In Circus History

    A new PBS documentary from American Experience traces the history of the circus in the United States. We take a special look at Wisconsin’s place in the story.

  • Science News: Daily Dose Of Quantum Theory, Why We're Superstitious, And What Ancient Bacteria And Viruses Can Teach Us About Future Outbreaks

    Are you someone that refuses to open an umbrella indoors? Do you freeze when a black cat crosses your path? Or, do you knock on wood to avoid tempting fate? We’ll talk about why humans are superstitious. And, we’ll look at how quantum theory plays a role in your day-to-day life. And, we’ll get very small with ancient bacteria and viruses and very big with a new, giant dinosaur. Gemma Tarlach from Discover Magazine joins us to give us the latest of science news.

  • Washington Post Columnist Discusses Why Daughters Don't Tell Fathers About Sexual Assault

    In a recent column, The Washington Post style columnist discusses powerful messages she got from women describing why they never told their fathers about their sexual assaults. We talk with her about some of those stories.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Fred Dahlinger Jr. Guest
  • Gemma Tarlach Guest
  • Monica Hesse Guest

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