The host of a podcast about depression and humor shares some personal stories about dealing with the disease himself. Then we talk with a state senator running in a special election to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district in Congress. And we hear from a Wisconsin nurse practitioner who’s traveled to New York City to work in a COVID-19 ICU.
Featured in this Show
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Making Sense of Depression With Comedy
In his podcast “The Hilarious World of Depression,” host John Moe is joined by famous comedians and funny writers to talk about their own past or present struggles with clinical depression, an incredibly common, but often isolating, stigmatized and debilitating disease. We talk to him about his book of the same name that chronicles his lifelong journey with the disease, and what he’s gained from the show.
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The Race For Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District: A Conversation With Tom Tiffany
Ahead of the May 12th special election for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district, we speak to Republican candidate State Sen. Tom Tiffany.
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Following Up With A Wisconsin Medical Professional Working In An NYC COVID-19 ICU
We check back with a Wisconsin nurse practitioner who traveled from Wisconsin to New York City for another assignment working with COVID-19 patients, this time in an ICU unit.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- John Moe Guest
- Tom Tiffany Guest
- Jackie Christianson Guest
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