A death, dying, grief, and bereavement specialist talks about their personal experience grieving a loved one who died by suicide. Then, we talk with an archaeologist about the legacy left behind by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Wisconsin.
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Exploring lived experience with suicide
The number of people in Wisconsin who died by suicide increased last year from the year before, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We speak with a certified thanatologist to learn more about the lived experience of suicide.
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The legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Wisconsin 90 years on
On the 90th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps, we take stock of what more than 75,000 young Great Depression era men accomplished in Wisconsin. Working in more than 180 camps statewide, they built park instructure, much of which still stands. An archaeologist details the CCC’s legacy.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Sue Mitchell Metz Guest
- Mark Bruhy Guest
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