A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers is backing a bill to use ranked choice voting in some statewide elections. Two of the sponsors join us to talk about the idea. We also discuss the pressure students are under to achieve in academics and extracurricular activities.
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How achievement pressure is hurting our kids
As parents see the academic and working world become increasingly competitive, many expect excellence from their kids as they juggle academics, sports, activities, and jobs. We talk to the author of a new book about how achievement pressure is affecting today’s youth, and how parents can help their kids succeed without causing unnecessary stress.
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Could ranked-choice voting be coming to Wisconsin?
Last week, a bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers proposed to bring nonpartisan blanket primaries and ranked-choice voting to the state. We talk to two of the bill’s authors about what these changes could mean for elections in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Jennifer Breheny Wallace Guest
- Sen. Jeff Smith Guest
- Rep. Ron Tusler Guest
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