Beyond The Ballot: What Do Wisconsinites Think About Drug Use?, The Internet Has Lots Of Heavy Suggestions For Pregnant Women

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The WPR news team has been talking about the issues that matter most to communities all around Wisconsin. We hear what Wisconsinites are saying about drug use around the state. We also discuss the many pressures facing pregnant women in today’s society– from losing baby weight to how to parent “right.”

Featured in this Show

  • Beyond the Ballot: How Wisconsinites Are Thinking About Drugs?

    This election season, Wisconsin Public Radio is meeting people where they are, in their communities, to talk about the issues that matter most to them for WPR News’ Beyond the Ballot project. As part of our ongoing conversation about this, we learn more about what Wisconsinites are watching when it comes to drugs and the effect on their communities.

  • The Culture of Pregnancy

    Search the internet on any given day, and you’ll find articles about how women lost their baby weight, rumors about which celebrity might be sporting a “bump,” and new science suggesting what women should — and shouldn’t do — while pregnant. Our guest says we’re consumed with pregnant women. She joins us to talk about how we got this way, and what this means for pregnant women.

Episode Credits

  • Carrie Kaufman Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Bridgit Bowden Guest
  • Laura Tropp Guest