We talk to an official from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office about a recent slew of overdose deaths. Then, we look at what the battle around electric scooters says about how we allocate space on our streets and sidewalks.
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Milwaukee Authorities Say 14 Deaths Since Friday Are Likely Overdoses
Milwaukee authorities have responded to 14 deaths since Friday that appeared to be overdoses. Three people died Sunday in the span of one hour. An official from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office joins the program to discuss the cases and broader trends with dangerous substances.
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Scooters, And The History Behind How We Manage Our Thoroughfares
Amid questions about their safety, Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill regulating how electric scooters operate on Wisconsin’s roads and sidewalks. Still, they aren’t everyone’s favorite. We dig into the politics and history around how we allocate space to different forms of transportation, and which get priority.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Sara Schreiber Guest
- Peter Norton Guest
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