Connecting Exercise And Happiness, Record Loss Of Wisconsin Dairy Herds, Remembering Charles Schulz And Peanuts

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We talk with an author about what it is about exercise that brings a smile to our face. And with a record-breaking drop in the number of dairy herds in Wisconsin in 2019, we look at causes, and what’s next for the industry. And we begin a discussion on the legacy of the comic strip “Peanuts.”

Featured in this Show

  • How Exercise Forges Connections and Promotes Happiness

    People who are physically active tend to be more happy and satisfied with their lives, and more connected and less likely to be lonely. We talk with an author about why our brains are designed to get us to move.

  • Wisconsin Loses More Dairy Herds, Borden Files For Bankruptcy

    A dairy marketing and policy expert joins us to discuss a record loss in Wisconsin dairy herds in 2019. We also look at the context of major U.S. milk seller Borden Dairy Co. filing for bankruptcy.

  • The Mark The Peanuts Comic Strip Left On America

    Cartoonist Charles Schulz created more than 18,000 daily comic strips about Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang. To mark the 70th anniversary of his creation, we look at how the comics affected people’s lives and American pop culture, as well as what they can teach us about life.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Kelly McGonigal Guest
  • Bob Cropp Guest
  • Andrew Blauner Guest

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