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Wisconsin Boxing Championships, Talking To Kids About New Coronavirus

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Kids doing homework
Adriana, 7, and Marcos, 5, do their schoolwork at home in Madrid, Spain. Spain’s health minister on Monday announced a sharp spike in coronavirus cases in and around the national capital, Madrid, and said all educational centers in the region, including kindergartens and universities, will close for two weeks. The banner on the glass reads in Spanish “Corona School”. Xabier Parra/AP Photo

We talk with a boxer and coach about the upcoming statewide Golden Gloves championship fights this weekend. Then, we speak with a professor about how to talk to kids about the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

Featured in this Show

  • Statewide Boxing Competition This Weekend

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    UPDATE: This weekend’s statewide boxing competition has now been postponed. This interview was recorded before that announcement was made.

    We talk with a boxer and a boxing coach about their sport and the Golden Gloves contests.

  • Talking To Kids About Coronavirus And COVID-19

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    How should we be talking to kids about Coronavirus and COVID-19? And should we even be having those conversations? We’ll get answers to these and other questions from a professor who specializes in helping children deal with stress.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Andrea Nelson Guest
  • Marcus Johnson Guest
  • Tara Powell Guest

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