Summary: School is back in session and while better test scores may be at the top of the list for many administrators, security is also key. With the latest instances of violence in schools, no one wants to be next, so schools are mining students social media posts for signs of trouble. Tom Simonite, Senior writer at Wired, joins us to talk about the companies that are diving into students socials in an effort to keep kids safe. Next, it’s finally come to this… doctors may soon be prescribing playtime. A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending more playtime for kids as a way to build everyday life skills that they will need as adults. Melissa Healy, Health reporter at the LA Times, joins us to discuss the latest advice from doctors on how to raise a successful kid, and it all starts with playtime. Finally, as talks of trade wars and tariffs dominate the news, you might be surprised to find out what one of America’s hottest exports is. Because of a high supply and regulations regarding the industry, American sperm is in high demand. So is Danish sperm. Soo Youn, journalist and contributor to the Guardian, joins us to breakdown the laws and why America is so popular.
