A consumer psychologist explains how Stanley cups came to dominate social media feeds. Then, we hear about a new civics education bill put forward by the Wisconsin legislature. Also, Wisconsin’s Language Teacher of the Year offers advice on learning a new language.
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The Stanley cup craze, explained
Insulated water bottles made by the brand Stanley have seen an explosion in popularity and are taking social media by storm. We talk to a consumer psychologist about why products like this become fads and what draws people to buy them.
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New civics education bill introduced in Wisconsin
Wisconsin legislators recently introduced a bill that would institute civics requirements for high schoolers and call for the Department of Public Instruction to develop a K-12 civics curriculum that emphasizes patriotism. We hear from a DPI official and an education expert about the bill and the current state of civics education in the state.
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Learning a new language
Embarking on learning new language can be fun and rewarding, but it’s easier said than done. A language teacher offers advice for getting started and keeping up with it.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Katherine Du Guest
- Diana Hess Guest
- Tom McCarthy Guest
- Jessica Miller Guest
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
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