According to the group Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 300,000 people are killed or injured in drunk driving incidents every year. Our guest gives us an idea of how Wisconsin compares to other states, and discusses the group’s National Day of Remembrance. We also explore the history of American stand-up comedy, and discuss whether we’re becoming desensitized to gun violence.
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Are We Becoming Desensitized To Mass Shootings In America?
There have been more than 350 mass shootings so far this year in America. While the loss of human life is tragic, it can sometimes feel like the emotional impact of these events go down as more and more happen. So…are we, as Americans, becoming desensitized to gun violence and mass-shootings? And if so…what is that doing to us as human beings? A psychology and trauma expert explores those questions.
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MADD: National Day of Remembrance
Since it was founded in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has worked to curtail drunken driving, as well as provide help to families and victims of drunk driving. We’ll talk about what MADD’s “National Day of Remembrance” signifies, and how our state ranks statistically regarding drunken driving.
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The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, And The History Of American Comedy
From the days of vaudeville to the kinds and queens of late night and viral comedy stars, comedy has been a fixture of American culture for generations. We talk to the author of a book on the history of American comedy.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Charles Figley Guest
- John Vose Guest
- Kliph Nesteroff Guest
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