We learn about a Wauwatosa-based company that is developing a non-addictive painkiller as an alternative to opioids. We also talk about the fire that damaged the 856-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral with a French history expert.
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Drug Companies Are Creating Opioid Alternatives. Are They Safe And Effective?
A Wauwatosa-based company is developing a painkiller that it says will be a non-addictive alternative to prescription opioids. We take a look at the research behind that drug, and the safety and efficacy of opioid alternatives in general.
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History of Notre Dame Following Devastating Fire
The world is mourning the historic Notre Dame cathedral after it was damaged by a massive fire. The 856-year-old Paris landmark has been viewed for centuries and now faces the hardship of rebuilding. A history professor guides us through the importance of this building’s preservation.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Dennis Torkko [TORE-koh] Guest
- Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed Guest
- Suzanne Desan Guest
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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