We explore the causes — and stigmas — of stuttering. Then, we hear from a school superintendent candidate on why she wants the job. Finally, we discuss theories on what’s driving the record-breaking increase in gun and ammunition sales.
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Breaking The Stigma Of Stuttering
President Joe Biden is one of an estimated 3 million people in the United States who stutter. A communications expert, who experienced this speech disorder as a child, explains what causes stuttering and how we can work to dismantle stigmas.
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State Superintendent Candidate Interview: Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams
As part of a series of interviews running up to the Feb. 16 statewide election, we hear from one of seven candidates vying to become Wisconsin’s next state superintendent of public instruction. Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams is a former assistant director at the state Department of Public Instruction and director of Gov. Tony Evers’ Milwaukee office.
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Black Americans, Women Are Driving Gun Sales Increase
Gun and ammunition sales spiked at the beginning of the pandemic last year and set a new record for 2020, led strongly by first-time gun purchases by women and African Americans. We dig into the increase with a representative from a firearm industry trade association.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Steven Potter Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Bryan Brown Guest
- Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams Guest
- Mark Oliva Guest
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