Candy Controversy, Milwaukee Police Reports, Phantom Tollbooth

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Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert look at why candy has become a scapegoat for soceity’s problems, then get an update on the Milwakee Police Department’s use-of-force, and take a look back at the children’s book “Phantom Tollbooth”.

Featured in this Show

  • How Candy Became The Scapegoat For Society's Problems

    Historically, candy has been blamed for everything from obesity to alcoholism. The “Candy Professor” talks about candy’s unusual history, some of the dubious claims agaist it, and our complex relationship with it.

  • Milwaukee Police Use-Of-Force Reports More Than Double

    After accusations last year of using excessive force, the Milwaukee Police Department has changed its approach to reporting use-of-force. This has led to the number of reports more than doubling so far this year.

  • The Phantom Tollbooth

    The creator of a new documentary of famed children’s book The Phantom Tollbooth talks about why the book became a classic–and shares the creative process between the author and illustrator.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Samira Kawash Guest
  • Gitte Laasby Guest
  • Hannah Jayanti Guest

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