We learn about teachers going overseas. And we discuss how psychiatric nurses can help with a shortage of mental health providers. We also look at how Wisconsin pharmacists could be allowed to prescribe hormonal birth control under proposed legislation. And learn about executive privilege.
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US Teachers Chase Jobs Abroad
There’s growing demand for American teachers at international schools. That’s according to our guest who reports on eduction issues. We hear more about this trend and what’s she’s learned from interviewing teachers and school officials domestically and abroad.
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Mental Health Professional Shortage
Facing a projected shortage of mental health professionals nationwide, the increased role of psychiatric mental health nurses could help fill the gaps, so mental health patients get the care they need. We learn more from a mental health expert.
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New Legislation Would Allow Wisconsin Pharmacists To Prescribe Hormonal Birth Control
In Wisconsin, only doctors can prescribe hormonal birth control. But two Republican lawmakers are looking to change that. We hear from the co-author of a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal birth control as well, and why she says that’s necessary.
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An Explainer On Executive Privilege
A confidential memo from the Internal Revenue Service dictates that President Trump must turn over his tax returns unless he opts to invoke executive privilege. We talk to a legal expert about the history of executive privilege, how it’s been used in the past, and public reaction.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Lucas Johnson Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Erin Richards Guest
- Gail Stern Guest
- Mary Felzkowski Guest
- Paul Nolette Guest
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