If you’re a parent in the US, you might be less happy than parents elsewhere in the world. We find out why it may be because of policies affecting parents. We also talk to Senator Tammy Baldwin about her proposed drug pricing bill and the author of a report that says American teens are increasingly trading sex for food in response to hunger and food insecurity in their families.
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Tammy Baldwin Calls For Transparency To Keep Prescription Costs Down
A bipartisan bill backed by Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin is aiming to promote accountability among drug manufacturers and prevent hikes in prescription drug costs. We talk to the senator about the likelihood that the bill will pass, how effective it could be, and opposition from drug makers.
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Study Shows Teenagers Are Vulnerable When It Comes To Food Scarcity
A new study shows that a significant number of teen in the United States are trading sex for food. We’ll talk with one of the experts involved with the study about what the findings say about hunger in America.
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New Study Confirms A Parental Happiness Gap
A new study shows that parents in the United States are more unhappy compared to their counterparts in other developed countries. We’ll speak with a researcher about what’s at play in the parental happiness gap.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Veronica Rueckert Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Tammy Baldwin Guest
- Susan Popkin Guest
- Jennifer Glass Guest
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