U.S. Jails Are Becoming Asylums, Rail Regulations, The Latest News From Congress

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U.S. jails are becoming overwhelmed by the number of mentally ill inmates entering their facilities. An advocate for the mentally ill joins Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett to discuss this growing problem and some potential solutions. They also learn about the latest proceedings in Congress and discuss the new proposed regulations on rail cars carrying flammable fuel throughout the United States.

Featured in this Show

  • U.S. Jails Are Becoming Asylums Because Of The Growing Number Of Mentally Ill Inmates

    Jails in the United States are overwhelmed by the growing number of inmates with mental illnesses. An advocate for the rights of the mentally ill discusses the problem and shares potential solutions.

  • New Regulations Proposed For Trains Carrying Hazardous Fuel

    The Federal Government is proposing new regulations for rail cars carrying flammable fuels, such as crude oil and ethanol. WPR’s reporter in Superior talks about what the new regulations would do, and how they would affect rail companies in Wisconsin.

  • This Week In Congress – July 23, 2014

    USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly update on happenings in Congress.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • John Snook Guest
  • Mike Simonson Guest
  • Paul Singer Guest

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