A new panel announced by Gov.-elect Tony Evers will study ways to reform Wisconsin’s prison system. We look at the issues facing the criminal justice program and possible solutions. Then, while many of us see more of our family and friends during the holiday season, as we get older those visits can drop off. We talk about how to make sure the older people in your life feel included and remembered.
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As New Panel Forms, A Look At The Issues Facing Wisconsin's Prison System
A new panel that includes former state Supreme Court justices, former corrections secretaries and a high-profile lawyer will look at ways to reform Wisconsin’s criminal justice system. We discuss the announcement from Gov.-elect Tony Evers and examine the issues facing the state’s prison system.
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Help Keep An Older Adult Company This Holiday Season
The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones, but as we age, we begin to lose a lot of the people close to us. As getting places gets more difficult, friendships grow distant and the holidays might lose some of their cheer. We talk to an expert about things we can do to make the holiday season more joyful for local elders.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Cecelia Klingele Guest
- Carol Bradley Bursack Guest
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