Parenting in digital age, Government shutdown negotiations

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A woman walks away from the camera. Over her shoulder, it's seen that she's looking at a phone.
In this Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, photo a woman uses her cellphone in Honolulu. Caleb Jones/AP Photo

An author shares her book on parenting children who are growing up in a digital age. Then, a congressional correspondent updates us on the latest in negotiations to avoid a federal government shutdown.

Featured in this Show

  • How to parent a digital-age kid

    Our guest, a parent of a teenager herself, offers tips for how to help kids who’re growing up wholly online navigate those spaces while protecting their privacy and mental health.

  • Will we see a government shutdown at the end of September?

    On Tuesday, Congress returned from recess to complete the annual funding process by the end of the month—or face a government shutdown. And though the Senate committee passed its appropriations bills smoothly, negotiations in the House are proving to be far more tumultuous. We talk to a congressional correspondent about what issues might lock the House in a standoff, and the likelihood of a government shutdown.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Devorah Heitner Guest
  • Lisa Mascaro Guest

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