Working parents are increasingly feeling stressed for time with their kids, and new reports show this could be a society-wide problem. A family expert looks at recent trends at home and in the workplace to explain why parents are busier than ever. We also hear the story of a 19th century Native American community in Wisconsin, and get the latest on the biggest stories from around the state this week.
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Wisconsin News Roundup For November 20, 2015
We’re joined by a reporter from the Wausau Daily Herald to talk about action at the state capitol on transgender students and bathrooms, the latest on campaign finance and elections and other major stories from around the state this week.
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Skunk Hill: A Native Ceremonial Community
We talk to an author about Skunk Hill, an early 20th century Native American community in Wood County, Wisconsin that was formed as an early effort to preserve native culture and traditions.
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The Stress Gap Among Working Parents
New data from the Pew Research Center shows working parents say they feel stressed, tired, rushed, and short on quality time with their children. This data also showed a stress gap by race and education level of working parents. A sociologist looks at this new data and discusses the changing face of the modern family.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Nora Hertel Guest
- Robert Birmingham Guest
- Stephanie Coontz Guest
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