The popular proverb says it takes a village to raise a child– we talk to an author that disagrees. We find out why some are calling for less regulation when it comes to our nation’s young people. Next, after a historic weekend in politics, we get a recap of the second televised debate, and find out what the events of this weekend might mean for our nation’s future.
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The Second Presidential Debate And Trump Tape Reaction
Sunday night was the second of three presidential debates in the 2016 campaign. Two days before the debate the Washington Post published a recording of Donald Trump making lewd comments about women in 2005. After the video became public, Republicans started dropping their support from Trump, including Senator and former presidential candidate John McCain and House Speaker Paul Ryan. We talk to a political scientist about the debate and about reactions to the Trump tape.
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No Child Left Alone: Getting The Government Out Of Parenting
We talk to a writer and parent who says in her new book that the government has an “intrusive, interfering” role in parenting through safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Lilly Goren Guest
- Abby W. Schachter Guest
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