Politicians often face scrutiny for their words, but should they for not addressing someone else’s poor language? We ask that and how can childcare get fixed. 

Links relevant to the hour:

• Democrats say Republican lawmaker must resign for agreeing with ‘cotton-picking’ remark
• Wisconsin advocates fear proposed federal changes will take childcare backward
• New last-row design reimagines the worst seat on an airplane as a ‘semi-private retreat’

Learn more about the Civic Media Network at civicmedia.us/shows! Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. Follow Civic Media on X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.