Are We Taking Celebrations Too Far?, Pelosi Calls To Postpone State Of The Union

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Moments that once were personal, noteworthy events have become opportunities to throw big get-togethers. We talk about why gender reveal parties, post-wedding receptions and elaborate proposals are becoming new traditions. And House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has advised the White House to postpone the State of the Union address citing safety concerns tied to the government shutdown. We’ll talk about the politics.

Featured in this Show

  • When Did We Start Celebrating Everything?

    Gender reveals, promposals ….. it seems like Americans are publicly celebrating more and more life events. We’ll look at what’s fueled the trend, and its implications.

  • Pelosi Calls For State Of The Union Postponement Due To Government Shutdown

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi submitted a letter the White House Wednesday advising President Trump to postpone the annual State of the Union address scheduled at the end of the month. Pelosi cited safety concerns amid the ongoing government shutdown which has furloughed a number of security employees. We talk to Susan Johnson, Associate Professor of Political Science at UW-Whitewater, about the politics of the request and how President Trump responded to the letter.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Alia Wong Guest
  • Susan Johnson Guest

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