A former prosecutor explains and gives us her take on the bankruptcy plan laid out by Purdue Pharma, that could eliminate further lawsuits related to its role in the ongoing opioid crisis. Then we get some advice on if purchasing an electric bike is right for you, and what to consider when buying. And editors from a new collection of Wisconsin poetry related to the pandemic tell us about the project.
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Purdue Pharma Outlines Bankruptcy Plan Which Would End Opioid-Related Lawsuits
Purdue Pharma, maker of the drug OxyContin, has outlined its plans to transfer control of the company and devote future revenue to addressing the opioid crisis. It could also put an end to thousands of lawsuits against the company for marketing the addictive painkiller. We talk with a former prosecutor about why she thinks the plan doesn’t go far enough.
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What To Know Before Buying An Electric Bicycle
Thinking about getting an e-bike? You’ve got company. We talk about what’s driving up sales during the pandemic, and how to buy the one that’s right for you.
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Poetry Anthology Features Wisconsin Poets Writing About Pandemic Experiences
Wisconsin poets tackle life during a pandemic in a new anthology titled “Sheltering With Poems.” We talk with the project editor and one poetry editor, and hear a sampling of the poetry inside.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Charlotte Bismuth Guest
- Pam Moore Guest
- Christina Kubasta Guest
- Angela Voras-Hills Guest
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