Record overdose deaths highlights opioid crisis, Trauma after deadly Waukesha parade, An update on electrical inspections and hazards in Milwaukee

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Opioids and prescription medicine bottles.
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Featured in this Show

  • How the US hit 100,000 overdose deaths and what is being done to help

    The United States set a new record with 100,000 opioid deaths over a 12-month period. We’ll explore the causes of the epidemic and the efforts to help.

  • A closer look at the risk of electrical fires in Milwaukee's 53206 neighborhood

    A recent investigation by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel uncovered big problems with electrical fires in one Milwaukee neighborhood. We talk to a reporter about what they found when they hired an electrician to randomly inspect housing in the area as part of the next installment of their investigation.

  • How trauma could affect children, other witnesses to deadly Waukesha parade incident

    A driver left five people dead and 40 injured after speeding into Waukesha’s holiday parade this weekend. We talk with an expert on child health care about how trauma can affect young people and how adults can help them cope with the event.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar Guest
  • John Diedrich Guest
  • Dr. Dipesh Navsaria Guest

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