Why we love our favorite shirts, How police whistleblowers have been silenced, Pet ownership in America

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A man selects a top from long double racks of clothing in a warehouse.
In this March 12, 2019, file photo Willie Walton hangs clothing on a three-tiered conveyor system at the ThredUp sorting facility in Phoenix. (Matt York/AP Photo)

We bring on callers to share what they love about their favorite t-shirts. Then, a reporter joins us to discuss an investigation into how police whistleblowers have been treated nationwide. Plus, we look at how a sharp rise in pet ownership is changing our economy and society.

Featured in this Show

  • What's your favorite t-shirt?

    We ask listeners to call in and share what their favorite t-shirt is and why.

  • A national investigation of police whistleblowers uncovered various ways their own departments silenced them

    A reporter involved with a project looking at how whistleblowers in police departments across the country have been silenced internally shares some of what their reporting found.

  • How our pet obsession is changing the world

    Since 1998, the U.S. pet population has almost doubled. The author of a new book explains how our pets have transformed our hearts — and the economy.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Brett Murphy Guest
  • Mark Cushing Guest