We talk with a professor of linguistics about why women apologize more and do it for different reasons than men. We also find out how this affects interpersonal communication. Then Attorney General Josh Kaul discusses challenges facing the state’s crime lab, his state budget priorities, and recent lawsuits filed by Department of Justice lawyers.
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Sorry, I Am Sorry
There are countless op-eds out there arguing that women apologize far too much, and giving advice on how women can cut down on their sorrys. But our guest has found that women who take the advice to heart and apologize less face social backlash. She argues that we should accept saying sorry as a normal part of speech — and maybe even apologize more.
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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul On Crime Lab Data And More
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joins us to talk about the annual state crime lab report, which details efforts to test backlogged sexual assault kits in Wisconsin, and the delays that has caused with other active cases. He also talks about his state budget priorities and other issues involving the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Deborah Tannen Guest
- Josh Kaul Guest
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