It is National Suicide Prevention Week and Wisconsin based group Safe Communities is trying to raise awareness about the high suicide rate among men in the state and around the country. We talk about why the rate is so high in that demographic and what can be done to lower it. Then we explore classic car culture, trying to figure out why some people are just obsessed with mid-century cars. And, we hear some reaction to the President’s decision to delay executive actions on immigration until after the election.
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Immigration Reform Advocate Says President Putting Politics Over People With Executive Action Delay
President Obama announced this weekend that he will delay executive actions on immigration until after the midterm elections. An immigration reform advocate says the President is putting politics ahead of people, and is urging a change.
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Wisconsin Group Works To Raise Awareness About High Suicide Rate Among Men
It is National Suicide Prevention week and Wisconsin group Safe Communities is raising awareness about the high suicide rate among men in the state and country. While they have levels of depression similar to women, they often resist seeking help or acknowledging mental health problems.
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Classic Car Culture
From early roadsters to mid-century muscle cars, American popular culture has a fascination with classic automobiles. A pop culture expert looks at the appeal of classic cars.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Christine Neumann-Ortiz Guest
- Cheryl Wittke Guest
- Michael Marsden Guest
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