We talk to a journalist about her reporting on immigrant dairy farm workers in Wisconsin. Then, a psychology researcher shares their work looking at the mental health benefits of independent play.
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Challenges facing immigrant workers on Wisconsin dairy farms
The recent deaths of immigrants working on small Wisconsin dairy farms has raised questions about worker protections. We talk to a reporter who dug into the challenges and serious risks facing these workers.
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The mental health benefits of independent play
A recent commentary published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that a decline in independent playtime may be contributing to the youth mental health crisis. We talk to the lead author of the piece about the benefits of independent play in child development and how caregivers can introduce opportunities for their kids to play freely.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Maryam Jameel Guest
- Peter Gray Guest
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