Senate Rolls Back Bank Rule, Eau Claire’s Hidden Spaces, How Psychological Science Can Change Your Life

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We can use psychological science to improve our daily lives, achieve our goals, and become happier. That’s according to a Wisconsin psychologist, who joins us to outline a three-step plan we can try out ourselves. We also talk with a photographer that’s capturing some of the historic, and often secret, places around Eau Claire. Plus, a look at the Senate’s rollback of a new rule that would have made it easier to sue your bank over financial disputes.

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  • Senate Rolls Back Regulations That Would Have Made It Easier To Sue Your Bank

    If you’re looking to settle a grievance with your financial institution, your life may have just become a little more difficult. This week, the United States Senate moved to block new regulations that would have allowed consumers to file class action lawsuits against their banks or credit card companies over financial disputes, as opposed to settling them in arbitration. A reporter breaks down the decision, and what it could mean for you.

  • Photographer Captures Eau Claire's Hidden Spaces

    Many towns are full of forgotten, tucked-away rooms or places that have been lost to history or progress. We’ll learn about a few of these hidden, sometimes secret spaces in Eau Claire.

    The full photo set and stories are available here via Volume One.

  • Chill, Drill, And Build: How Psychological Research Can Improve Our Daily Lives

    We can use psychological science to improve our daily lives, overcome obstacles, and become happier. That’s according to a Wisconsin psychologist, who outlines a three-step plan we can try out today.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Renae Merle Guest
  • Mike Paulus Guest
  • Regan Gurung Guest

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