A new book traces the story of Marquis de Lafayette and his efforts to bring Americans together during and after the Revolutionary War. The author gives us a fresh look at one of America’s first celebrities. We also discuss whether the practice of breast-feeding is over promoted, and look at what lies ahead for newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan.
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Paul Ryan Takes Highest Federal Office Of Any Wisconsinite Ever
The House of Representatives elected Wisconsin’s Paul Ryan Speaker on Thursday. At second in the line of succession to the presidency, it is the highest federal office a Wisconsinite has ever held. Also at 45, Ryan is the youngest Speaker since 1869. He is inheriting one of the most inactive Houses in history, locked in partisanship since 2011.
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Sarah Vowell And The Marquis de Lafayette
Author Sarah Vowell has a unique way of explaining early American history. In her latest book, she looks at the Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour of the United States that he helped to establish fifty years earlier.
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Overselling Breast-Feeding
Breast-feeding is considered by many to be essential to an infant’s health and mother-baby bonding. But our guest says that the issue is more complex than it may seem.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Craig Gilbert Guest
- Sarah Vowell Guest
- Courtney Jung Guest
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