A polling expert explains why elected officials across the political spectrum are seeing low approval ratings. Then, we learn about mental health resources for college students. Plus, a look at why global conflict is on the rise.
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Why don't we like our leaders?
Polls show that approval ratings for many elected officials, particularly at the federal level, are below 50 percent. We talk to the director of the Marquette Law School Poll about this trend and what approval rating polls mean in our political system.
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Mental health resources for college students
Last semester, the University of Wisconsin–River Falls campus mourned the deaths of four students who died by suicide. We hear from a campus representative about how the community is coping. Then, an expert in youth suicide prevention talks about helping college students access effective mental health resources.
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Global conflict is on the rise
According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, the world has seen more violent conflicts in the last few years than any other period since at least the Cold War. A political scientist who researches armed conflict joins us to look at why we’re seeing this uptick and the impact it’s having.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Charles Franklin Guest
- Laura King Guest
- Kurt Michael Guest
- Andrew Kydd Guest
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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