A member of the Wisconsin State Button Society explains how buttons tell stories and what makes an award-winning collection. But first, an economics professor discusses a recent study examining how Americans feel about government welfare programs.
Featured in this Show
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Americans Split On Requirements For Welfare
Lawmakers across the country are implementing work requirements or co-pays for the recipients of social safety net programs. We explore how Americans feel about these requirements and what’s fair and manageable from multiple perspectives.
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What Makes An Award-Winning Button Collection
To passionate collectors, buttons reveal a wealth of stories about history, material science, politics and more. A longtime member of the Wisconsin State Button Society discusses what makes an award-winning collection. We also talk about an upcoming show that’s free and open to the public.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Anya Samek Guest
- Shareen Martin Guest
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