Community Response To Heroin, Marathon Session At Capitol, A Raisin In The Sun

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Wrapping up our three-part series on heroin use in Wisconsin, Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert learn how communities like La Crosse are responding to this growing problem. We look at the legislation awaiting an Assembly vote at the state capitol, and learn about the playwright behind “A Raisin in the Sun.”

Featured in this Show

  • Heroin Series: A Community Response

    In the final part of our three-day heroin series, the co-chairs of the La Crosse heroin task force discuss their community’s response to the growing problem of heroin use. They also talk about how other regions of Wisconsin are handling this problem and some of the solutions their task force has brainstormed.

  • State Assembly Session Wraps Up

    The state Assembly is in a marathon session to vote on a number of bills sitting before the legislative body. State representatives hope to vote on a number of items before the close of session. WPR’s state government reporter joins us to talk about what’s on the table.

  • Wisconsin Legend: Lorraine Hansberry

    We’ll learn about the life and work of Wisconsin Legend Lorraine Hansberry, a UW-Madison alum and the playwright best known for “A Raisin in the Sun.”

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Cynthia Schuster Producer
  • Keith Lease Guest
  • Al Bliss Guest
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Sandra Adell Guest