Kid’s Cooking In Libraries, Baseball’s Home-Run Crisis, Protests In Puerto Rico

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Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich swings at a pitch in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Phoenix. Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo

Home runs are supposed to be the most exciting play in baseball, but our guest says they may be killing the sport. We find out why more long balls may not be a good thing. We also hear about a library program teaching kids about healthy cooking. And we discuss the political fallout in Puerto Rico after days of protests.

Featured in this Show

  • The Latest On The Protests In Puerto Rico

    After days of protests, Puerto Rico’s governor says he won’t run for re-election but he will remain in office. We talk to an expert on Puerto Rican politics about the scandal that ignited the protests and the political fallout as they continue.

  • Teaching Kids About Food And Nutrition At The Library

    Children learn a lot at libraries, and one Wisconsin chef is adding how to cook to the list. We’ll find out how she shares information about healthy eating and cooking techniques with young people.

  • Major League Baseball's Home Run Problem

    The home run was considered to be one of the most thrilling plays in baseball. Now, according to our guest, it may actually be killing the sport. We look at the problems the long ball is causing for the game, why it’s happening and what can be done about it.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Carlos A. Suarez-Carrasquillo Guest
  • Lily Kilfoy Guest
  • Jared Diamond Guest

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