Most mothers are familiar with the work-life balance debate, but the national conversation has mostly excluded fathers. Heading into Father’s Day weekend, Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett speak with U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez about the changing role of fathers at work and at home. Then they speak with one of the creators of the new documentary “Citizen Koch,” which explores the political influence of Charles and David Koch, with a special focus on Wisconsin. They also learn how to put fresh herbs to good use with chef Ian Knauer.
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U.S. Secretary Of Labor Discusses Changing Role Of Fathers At Home, Work
During the past half century the roles of men and women in the office and at home have shifted dramatically. More women are in the workplace, more men are staying home, and many families have two working parents. Today, men are expressing an increasing desire to spend more time with their families and finding that society’s expectations often do not align with that desire. About a third of American women have access to paid parental leave, while only a fifth of men have access. The United States is also the only high-income nation in the world to not provide universal paid parental leave. Leading up to this Father’s Day, United States Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez weighs in on how the country can improve working conditions for parents.
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Cooking With Fresh Herbs
Seasonal cooking is kicking into high gear. Today, our guest chef tells us how to make our summer dishes pop with fresh herbs from the garden.
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The film Citizen Koch, which traces the impact of unlimited election spending by corporations and billionaires, opens in Milwaukee and Madison today. Co-director Tia Lessin shares what it took to make the film and why it PBS decided not to screen it.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Marika Suval Producer
- Sec. Thomas Perez Guest
- Ian Knauer Guest
- Tia Lessin Guest
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