Active shooter response, Harnessing our regrets

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A Madison police officer sets up an off-limits perimeter
A Madison police officer cordons off a perimeter while detectives look for evidence and talk to witnesses of a shooting on the city’s northside on Sept. 30, 2021. Steven Potter/WPR

We talk to a political scientist about the latest public hearings from the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Then, the author of a book shares how we can better understand and utilize our regrets.

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  • How understanding our regrets can be beneficial

    Regrets: we all have them. But do they help us, or hold us back? We talk to the author of a new book who says understanding our regrets, and what they have in common with others, can help us lead happier lives.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Katherine Schweit Guest
  • Daniel Pink Guest

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