Madison police announced a new initiative to give treatment rather than jail time to low-level drug offenders. We find out more. We also hear about developments from over the weekend into the race for president.
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Latest On The Campaign Trail: Trump's Taxes, LeBron James's Endorsement
Over the weekend, there was more news about Republican nominee Donald Trump’s federal incomes tax returns and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton received an endorsement from a swing state celebrity – LeBron James. Our guest gives us the details.
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Pilot Program To Give Some Madison Addicts Treatment Instead Of Jail Time
A new pilot program called the Madison Addiction Recovery Initiative would put low-level drug offenders into a system that would provide immediate treatment instead of jail time. Madison Chief of Police Mike Koval gives us the details about the program and the grant that is funding it.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Abigail Tracy Guest
- Mike Koval Guest
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