How Buttons Reveal Stories, Study Explores Opinions Of Welfare Programs

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A member of the Wisconsin State Button Society explains how buttons tell stories and what makes an award-winning collection. But first, an economics professor discusses a recent study examining how Americans feel about government welfare programs.

Featured in this Show

  • Americans Split On Requirements For Welfare

    Lawmakers across the country are implementing work requirements or co-pays for the recipients of social safety net programs. We explore how Americans feel about these requirements and what’s fair and manageable from multiple perspectives.

  • What Makes An Award-Winning Button Collection

    To passionate collectors, buttons reveal a wealth of stories about history, material science, politics and more. A longtime member of the Wisconsin State Button Society discusses what makes an award-winning collection. We also talk about an upcoming show that’s free and open to the public.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Anya Samek Guest
  • Shareen Martin Guest

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