Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett discuss the mental health needs of recently released inmates and get an update on President Obama’s trip to a GE plant in Waukesha, WI. Then they learn what happens to all the salt that goes on the roads during the winter.
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Meeting Mental Health Needs Of Recently Released Inmates
According to a new report, inmates who suffer from mental illness do not priorotize seeking treatment upon release, instead focusing on basic, human needs. The author of the study talks about how we make sure we’re meeting these inmates’ needs.
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Obama Visits Wisconsin
President Obama visits Waukesha today. An onsite reporter updates us on the event and we also ask listeners to share their views on the President’s performance.
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What Happens To The Salt We Dump On The Roads?
In the United States, road crews use about 137 pounds of salt per person annually to melt ice. We hear what happens to that salt.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Marika Suval Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Amy Wilson Guest
- Chuck Quirmbach Guest
- Joseph Stromberg Guest
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