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Alcohol-related deaths, Personalized medicine, Images of rural Wisconsin
We discuss what’s behind a sharp rise in alcohol-related deaths in Wisconsin over the last 20 years. We also consider the downsides of a growing focus on personalized genetic medicine. Plus, a photographer shares her approach to seeking out images of rural Wisconsin.
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Advocating at the doctor’s office, Mocktails, When to trust advice
We discuss how to get what we need out of a visit to the doctor’s office. On Food Friday, we learn how to make non-alcoholic cocktails. And we look into how to evaluate advice we get from others.
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Same-sex couples and weddings, Journalism paywalls, Names and identity
A researcher shares what she’s heard about same-sex couples navigating the wedding industry. We also hear how paywalls affect people’s access to quality news. Plus, the impact our names can have on our identity.
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MDMA and the brain, Red Cliff Ojibwe history, Exploring new places
We find out about the latest research into how the drug MDMA can affect the brain. We also talk with the author of a book correcting the inaccurate history of the Red Cliff Ojibwe in Wisconsin. Plus, we celebrate the value of exploring new places on foot.
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Schools and democracy, Art dependence, Right to repair
Two authors share their vision for making public schools the heart of civic democracy. Plus, we discuss the value of depending on others more often. And we learn why technology companies are creating new models of ownership.
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Wage suppression, Stories of climate change, Daily step counts
We look at how wages have trended over time and ways companies have kept them down. We also hear from an author collecting personal stories of climate change. Plus, busting the myth of getting 10,000 steps per day.
