Abolish The Priesthood, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Voucher School Funding On Tax Bills

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A Catholic Church observer proposes a radical fix to the institution’s woes. A Wisconsin college is expanding its program to teach students how animals can enhance physical and emotional healing. And a state legislator wants property tax bills to show how much goes to private voucher schools.

Featured in this Show

  • Is It Time To Do Away With The Catholic Priesthood?

    With the scandals that have rocked the Catholic Church, there are many opinions on how to repair the damage. We talk about one of the more radical: abolishing the priesthood.

  • Concordia University Teaches Animal-Assisted Therapy

    Concordia University is the first school in Wisconsin to add an animal — a retriever named Sage — to its physical therapy program. We talk with the woman who’s running the new program, and learn how animals can help patients reach their therapy goals.

  • State Lawmaker Pitches Voucher School-Property Tax Bill

    When you get your property tax bill, state Democrats want it to say how much money is going to private voucher schools. Sen. Chris Larson discusses the proposal and why he says the move is needed.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • James Carroll Guest
  • Lois Harrison Guest
  • Chris Larson Guest