Two higher education journalists join the show to talk about why UW-System is seeing an uptick in freshman applications, and how that compares to national trends. Then, we hear a perspective from the sports world about how to improve the post-game interview. And we discuss the impact of racism in healthcare impacts patients with sickle cell anemia.
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UW System Applications Rise Nearly 30 Percent, But National Trends More Mixed
University of Wisconsin System campuses saw a jump in freshman applications for the fall semester, which could be due in part to a recent streamlining of the application process. We find out more about the numbers in Wisconsin and check in on what colleges around the country are seeing as they prepare for a more normal academic year.
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How To Make The Post-Game Interview Relevant Again
Post-game interviews with don’t usually give fans new information, and some athletes are frustrated with them too. We talk with a sports journalism professor about what’s missing and how to make interviews matter again.
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How Racism In Healthcare Harms Patients With Sickle Cell Anemia
A new study found that children with sickle cell anemia don’t consistently get a screening that could prevent lifesaving strokes. Two doctors explain the ways that structural racism harms patients with sickle cell anemia, most of whom are Black.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Scott Jaschik Guest
- Nicole Kraft Guest
- Dr. Alexandra Power-Hays Guest
- Dr. Patrick McGann Guest
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