Scott Walker Suspends Campaign, Wisconsin Overdose Deaths Rising

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Governor Scott Walker has suspended his presidential campaign, and called for his Republican colleagues to be “for something, not against someone.” We break down the announcement with a reporter and a political analyst. Then we get the latest on a report showing the severity of drug overdoses in Wisconsin.

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    Governor Scott Walker has announced he is suspending his presidential campaign. The decision comes after falling poll numbers and reports of fund raising difficulties for the campaign. We’re joined by a political analyst and WPR’s state government reporter for the latest on the announcement.

  • New Report Shows More Wisconsinites Die From Drug Overdose Than Breast Cancer, Suicide, Or Car Crashes

    A new report from the Department of Health Services shows the number of drug overdose deaths in Wisconsin have doubled from 2004 to 2013. Overdose deaths killed more people than breast cancer, motor vehicle crashes, or suicide in the state in 2013. The State Health Officer discusses this report and how Wisconsin is working to fight drug abuse.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Matt Oleson Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Mike Wagner Guest
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Karen McKeown Guest