New Package Of Bills In The State Legislature Aims To Help Wisconsin’s Homeless Population, Documentary Exposes Forced Mental Health Treatments, How To Start Farming

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A new documentary follows a Madison man with serious mental illness as he and his father try to alter the course of his treatment. Their efforts were met with stiff resistance, raising questions about who has power in psychiatric medicine. We talk with the filmmaker about the story. Have you ever considered starting a farm of your own? It can seem difficult, but a guest joins us to share the most effective ways to get a farm up and running. We also look at proposed legislation by state lawmakers that aims to address homelessness in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • New Package Of Bills In The State Legislature Aims To Help Wisconsin's Homeless Population

    Republican lawmakers have introduced a set of bills that will address homelessness in the state. WPR State Capitol Reporter Laurel White joins us to give us a rundown on the bills.

  • Documentary 'Crazy' Explores Who Has Ultimate Say In How A Person With Mental Illness Is Medicated

    A documentary filmmaker talks about her new film “Crazy,” which delves into a conflict over who decides how to medicate a person diagnosed with schizophrenia.The film follows a man in Madison who decides to refuse involuntary treatment for his schizophrenia condition. This decision triggers a series of personal, medical and legal battles.

  • Novice Farmers Face Unique Challenges

    Farming is part of the Wisconsin’s history and culture. But new farmers often face unique challenges as they start working the land, growing crops, or raising animals. We speak with Dori Eder of the Land Stewardship Project about their educational programs.

Episode Credits

  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Kate Archer Kent Producer
  • Laurel White Guest
  • Lise Zumwalt Guest
  • Dori Eder Guest

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