How to raise boys, Teaching Asian-American history, Women’s hoops supernova

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives around South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) during the second half of the Final Four college basketball championship game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives around South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) during the second half of the Final Four college basketball championship game in the women’s NCAA Tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Parenting specialists talk about overcoming challenges facing parents of male children. Then we learn about the new Asian-American curriculum requirement in Wisconsin schools. And a  women’s sports expert celebrates the tsunami of popularity and profit that is Caitlin Clark and women’s athletics.

Featured in this Episode

  • Raising boys in today's climate

    For parents, raising boys to be good men has always been a daunting task, and the internet and other cultural factors have made it more challenging than ever. We talk to two parenting specialists about how to raise boys in today’s climate.

  • New Asian-American history requirement

    We learn about a new Wisconsin requirement to teach Asian-American history in schools. 

  • South Carolina, Caitlin Clark, and ascendant women's sports

    The women’s NCAA basketball championship tournament gave viewers, networks, and advertisers a “March Madness” for the ages. We talk about the impact of Title IX the continued growth and success of women’s sports.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Jennifer L.W. Fink Guest
  • Christopher Pepper Guest
  • Brenda Yang Guest
  • Mary Jo Kane Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer

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