A psychologist joins us to explain how we become numb to repeated news of mass shootings in the U.S. Then, a health policy expert walks us through issues with the Medicaid enrollment process.
Featured in this Show
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Why we get psychologically numb to the frequency of mass shootings in the U.S.
Mass shootings continue to occur at a high volume in the U.S., but news of these tragedies are becoming more commonplace and less shocking. A psychologist helps us better understand how we become numb to these stories and what we can do about it.
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What to know about renewing Medicaid coverage
Some Wisconsin residents have already been disqualified from renewing their Medicaid coverage, due to the end of a coverage renewal suspension that started in March of 2020. We learn why this is happening, and how to make sure you can renew coverage if need be.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Paul Slovic Guest
- Bobby Peterson Guest
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