Gov. Evers recently signed legislation that requires the state to work with counties on expected settlements from opioid lawsuits. We hear about the bill, and why Evers signed it after criticizing it in the past. Then, we talk to a writer who says not to fall prey to the pressure that you should have grown as a person during the pandemic.
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Gov. Evers Sign Opioid Bill, How Counties Can Combat Epidemic
Governor Tony Evers signed a bill that would allot 70 percent of opioid lawsuit settlement funds to Wisconsin counties for the purpose of fighting the epidemic. We discuss the politics of the bill and hear how local governments might use the funds.
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Weren't Productive During The Pandemic? That's Okay.
The pressure to be productive didn’t end even during a global pandemic. Instead, it took on new forms: are you baking bread? Writing a great work of literature? Our next guest gives her take on pandemic productivity culture, and why it’s ok if you didn’t grow during lockdown.
Episode Credits
- J. Carlisle Larsen Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Zac Schultz Guest
- Andy Phillips Guest
- Anna North Guest
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