According to a new CDC report, fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is most often the cause of fatal overdoses in the U.S. We talk to a doctor about what’s behind this shift. We also hear from Attorney General-Elect Josh Kaul on the lame-duck legislative session and the ACA. And, we talk with a Wisconsin music expert about top picks for 2018.
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Attorney General-Elect Josh Kaul Weighs In On Lame Duck Bills, Obamacare And Other Issues
When incoming Attorney General Josh Kaul assumes office in about three weeks, he’ll have less power than his predecessor. We talk with Kaul about the new laws Republicans passed this month to limit what the office can do, including allowing lawmakers to intervene in state lawsuits and requiring their approval before settling cases. We also discuss Wisconsin’s role in the federal lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act now that a federal judge has declared the law unconstitutional.
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CDC: Fentanyl The Drug Most Often Mentioned In Overdose Deaths, According To 2016 Data
Fentanyl was the most frequently mentioned drug in overdose deaths in 2016, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. We talk to a Wisconsin emergency room doctor to understand what’s behind this shift.
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Looking Back At Music Trends, Top Songs In 2018
Powerful female songwriting and a renewed love for the pop sound took the lead in 2018’s music scene. We talk with Radio Milwaukee’s music director about those trends and listen to his picks for some of the year’s best music, including from Wisconsin artists.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Derrell Connor Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Josh Kaul Guest
- Dr. Chris Eberlein Guest
- Justin Barney Guest
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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