A writer, and mother, discusses why a lot of moms are feeling — as data suggests — like failures during the pandemic. We talk about some causes, and some ways to reassure people of the great job they’re doing. Then a Democratic and a Republican Wisconsin state lawmaker tell us about the proposal they’re sponsoring that would establish ranked-choice voting in the state.
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The Pandemic Is Making Many Parents Feel Like Failures
Mothers have experienced job loss disproportionately during this pandemic, in addition to showing increased levels of depression and anxiety in a number of polls and studies. We talk with a mother and author who says the pandemic has made many parents, especially mothers, feel more insecure about aspects of their parenting they were already concerned about.
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Bipartisan Bill Would Bring Ranked-Choice Voting To Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Congressional members would be elected by ranked-choice voting under a new, bipartisan bill. We talk with two of its sponsors about how ranked-choice voting works, why they think it’s needed, and whether they’re seeing support from their colleagues.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Jennifer Senior Guest
- Dale Kooyenga Guest
- Sen. Jeff Smith Guest
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