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Seg. 1: Gym Class (R) | Seg. 2: Terry Teachout (R)

Segment 1: An article from The Atlantic sparked debate over the merits of gym class last year.

Gym class in school is supposed to be fun. But according to a study, it may have a negative impact on students. In today's conversation, we explore the merits of gym and how a new crop of physical education teachers is trying to make P.E. enjoyable for every kid.

  • Alia Wong, staff writer, The Atlantic
  • Nick Williamson, P.E. teacher, Crossroads Academy - Quality Hill
  • Stephanie Dickson, instructional coach for physical education, KCK Public Schools


Segment 2, beginning at 29:10: Wall Street Journal art critic comes home.

Before becoming the resident art critic at the Wall Street Journal, Terry Teachout grew up in a small town in Missouri. He talks to us about his roots, art, and career as a writer.

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Gina’s background combines print and broadcast journalism, live event hosting and production, creative nonfiction writing and involvement in the arts. Early in her career, she followed a cultural beat for The Pitch, where she served as an editor and art writer in the early 2000s.
Melody Rowell