Racial Disparities In Drug Courts, Stress At Home Vs. Stress At Work, What Is Your Town Known For?

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Wisconsin incarcerates black men at the highest rate in the country, but defendents in its drug courts – courts aimed at treatment over mandatory sentences – are disproportionately white. We speak with a reporter investigating those numbers from the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism. Then we take a look at where people are more stressed: at work or at home? We also listen to a Wisconsin Life piece about three towns vying for the title of UFO Capital of the World and ask you what your town is known for.

Featured in this Show

  • Racial Disparities In Wisconsin's Drug Courts

    While Wisconsin incarcerates black males at the highest rate in the country, the defendants at its drug courts – which prioritize treatment over mandatory sentences – are disproportionately white. The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism reports.

  • Are We More Stressed At Home Than At Work?

    According to a new study, signifcant numbers of men and women report being less stressed out at work than they are at home. Today, a look at what’s going on when home isn’t always a haven.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Brigid Schulte Guest