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Modern conservatism, Parenting children as adults

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President Ronald Reagan holds up a block of government surplus cheese
President Ronald Reagan holds up a block of government surplus cheese during an event in 1985. When it began in 1939, federal food assistance consisted primarily of surplus goods purchased from farmers and food producers. Over the decades, it evolved into the food stamp program. Now, recipients use electronic benefit transfer cards to purchase groceries. But some long-lasting barriers remain, including a cumbersome process to maintain benefits. Dirck Halstead/Getty Images

An author shares her new book looking at how modern conservative political thought has changed. Then, we learn more about how parents navigate parenting their children once they become adults.

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  • Politics in 1990s transform modern conservatism

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    Former president Ronald Regan reshaped American politics as we know today, according to one historian who writes about modern conservatism. She joins us to talk about her research.

  • Where's the advice book for parents of adults?

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    Our guest helps us grapple with the question of why there’s much less advice resources for parents with adult children — than there is for parents of much younger children.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Nicole Hemmer Guest
  • Julie Halpert Guest

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