Nearly one in three families in America struggles to afford enough diapers for their kids, and the White House is looking for ways to close the current diaper gap. Our guest explains the importance of this initiative. We also talk about whether or not multitasking is bad for your health, and and education columnist joins us to discuss the Department of Public Instruction’s results on Charter versus Public School performance.
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According to a recent study nearly one-third of American families can’t afford enough diapers for their children. Officials in the White House want to change that and shrink the current “diaper gap.”
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Is Multitasking Bad For Your Brain?
Our guest says multitasking has become a way of life, but there’s reason to believe it’s hazardous to our long-term brain health. He says, if you your job doesn’t allow you uninterrupted time to work with focus, you should look for another job.
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Voucher Schools Outperforming Public, Says DPI
The Department of Public Instruction announced today that some students in Milwaukee’s private voucher and independent charter schools have outperformed public school students in language arts and math. An education columnist joins us to discuss the results.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Veronica Rueckert Producer
- KP Whaley Producer
- Cecilia Muñoz Guest
- Calvin Newport Guest
- Alan Borsuk Guest
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