A reporter and a political scientist bring us up to date on the legislative battle over the leader of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Then, we talk to an expert about how to navigate online pharmacy services.
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Wisconsin Senate votes to remove Meagan Wolfe — But was it legal to?
On Thursday, the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted to remove Meagan Wolfe as the Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator. Democratic state Attorney General Josh Kaul said they lacked the legal authority to go ahead with the vote. We talk with a WPR reporter about the story, and a political scientist and legal expert helps us understand Kaul’s objections.
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How online pharmacy discount programs could save you money
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine earlier this month found that one in five prescriptions were cheaper when purchased through online pharmacy discount programs like GoodRx and Amazon Pharmacy, compared to their usual out-of-pocket cost. Those discounts amount to literally billions of dollars in potential savings for American patients. We talk to a journalist about how online pharmacy discount programs work, who they could benefit, and how to take advantage of them.
Episode Credits
- Dean Knetter Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Anya van Wagtendonk Guest
- Eric Kasper Guest
- Dan Weissman Guest
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