Wisconsin National Guard Sexual Assault Allegation, State Lacks Mental Health Resources For Youth, Update On Lame Duck Litigation

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A journalist joins us to share her investigative reporting on the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s response to sexual abuse allegations. We examine the lack of mental health resources for Wisconsin’s youth and then get the latest on litigation over the lame duck session being heard by the state Supreme Court.

Featured in this Show

  • Failure To Protect: Wisconsin National Guard Sexual Assault Allegations

    The National Guard Bureau is assessing how the Wisconsin National Guard handles sexual assaults and harassment allegations. A reporter discusses examining how the military handles investigations, and we talk to a woman who says she was sexually abused while in the Guard.

  • Lack Of In-State Mental Health Treatment Options For Wisconsin Youth

    New reporting from WisContext and Wisconsin Public Television shows that Wisconsin is sending hundreds of children being treated for mental illness out of state for treatment. We discuss why, and how it affects the mental health of an already vulnerable person being separated from their family and loved ones.

  • Latest On Lame Duck Lawsuits

    The state Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in one of the lawsuits over December’s lame duck legislative session. The plaintiffs in this case argue the session itself is unconstitutional and should never have taken place. A reporter explains.

Episode Credits

  • John Munson Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Megan Plunkett Interviewer
  • Katelyn Ferral Interviewer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Interviewer
  • Will Cushman Guest
  • Patrick Marley Guest

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