MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL FUN, BASE JUMPING LEGAL BATTLE, AND THE BRAIN-BOOSTING POWER OF HANDWRITING

On this episode of Ladies of Another View, the show begins with a delicious twist as Rachel Burr, Event Coordinator with Funatix, previews the highly anticipated Mac & Cheese Fest in Bismarck. She shares details about the family-friendly event, where attendees can enjoy America’s favorite comfort food in countless creative forms. From gourmet recipes to local favorites, the event is designed to bring people together through food, fun, and community spirit. The hosts even get in on the action with a lighthearted Mac & Cheese trivia segment that adds flavor to the set.
In the second half of the show, the focus shifts to a serious legal issue. Casey Norman, Litigation Counsel with the New Civil Liberties Alliance, joins to discuss a major challenge against the National Park Service’s decision to make BASE jumping a criminal offense. Norman explains that while the activity does carry risk, the bigger issue is the overreach of federal agencies creating criminal penalties without approval from elected lawmakers. The discussion raises important questions about personal freedom, legal authority, and how decisions are being made in Washington.
The show closes on a thoughtful note, featuring new research from Norway showing how handwriting or printing can improve brain function, memory, and learning—reminding us that sometimes the old ways are still the best.