Prescription drugs coming from Canada, Explaining the Wisconsin PSC and Senate rejection of Tyler Huebner, Gyles Brandreth’s ‘Rosebud’ podcast

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Wisconsin state senators voted on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, to fire Governor Evers’ appointee Tyler Huebner from his position on the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

We talk with a reporter and a Wisconsin pharmacy academic about the FDA announcement that it will allow Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada. Then we learn about the recent dismissal of a Public Service Commission appointee from Governor Evers and what it says about our divided government in Wisconsin. And then famous British Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth inspires us with his new podcast to explore our first memories.

Featured in this Episode

  • FDA authorizes first prescription drug importation from Canada

    The FDA recently authorized Florida to do a mass importation of prescription drugs from Canada. We hear from the reporter who broke the story and a local pharmacy expert about what this could mean for Wisconsin.

  • What does the Wisconsin PSC do, and why did the Senate fire Evers appointee Tyler Huebner?

    We get a refresher on the importance of the Public Service Commission and discuss what the state senate firing another appointee of Governor Evers’ says about the state of our divided government.

  • What is the first thing you remember?

    Famous British broadcaster Gyles Brandreth explains his most recent project: a podcast where he asks famous and fascinating people about their first memories. We also hear from listeners about their first memories.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Christina Jewett Guest
  • Kevin Look Guest
  • Andrew Bahl Guest
  • Mordecai Lee Guest
  • Gyles Brandreth Guest
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director