We learn about how to protect the mental health of kids in the wake of prominent violence. Then, we talk to the author of new legislation supporting adoptees rights. And, we check in on the migration of monarch butterflies from Wisconsin.
Featured in this Episode
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How to talk to your kids about violent events
This week, social media and mass media were filled with accounts of and reactions to the shooting of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah and a school shooting at a high school in Colorado. A psychologist offers advice on how to talk to young people and protect mental health in this moment.
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New legislation would allow adoptees access to their original birth certificate
We speak to a state representative about a bill he wrote that would give adoptees access to their original birth certificates. We also speak to an adoptee who advocates for the bill’s passage.
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Wisconsin Life: Turtle Minute
We hear a story about parents staying connected with their children with family time on Wisconsin waters.
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Monarch butterfly migration
Millions of monarch butterflies are starting their migration south, so we check in with a Wisconsin butterfly researcher about the population in the state and how they’re affected by climate change.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Travis Wright Guest
- Rep. Paul Tittl Guest
- Diana Higgenbottom Anagnostopoulos Guest
- Karen Oberhauser Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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