Prison care packages are being heavily regulated and frequently limited to pre-approved items from catalogs provided by the prison. We discuss what this means for inmates, their families, as well as the catalogs companies. We also explore new findings about early North Americans’ arrival, food borne illness in prisons and find out why high-risk drinking has been on the rise in Wisconsin and beyond.
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High-Risk Drinking On The Rise Nationwide
An annual survey published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that alcohol use is up nationwide, particularly among older Americans and women. We talk to a Brown County Alcohol and Drug Task Force facilitator about the trends in Wisconsin, and what is behind them.
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Prison Food Is Making Inmates Sick
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that correctional inmates are 6.4 times more likely to suffer from a food-related illness than the general population. We take a closer look at correctional facility kitchens and discuss the contributing factors.
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The Big Business of Prisoner Care Packages
In order to keep potentially harmful items out of jails and prison, corrections agencies have regulated what family members can mail or bring inmates. Those who want to send food, clothing or other presents are often forced to order through catalogs provided by private vendors. We talk about the implications of these regulations on prisoners, families and the companies involved.
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South From Alaska: New Findings On How Humans Arrived In North America
A discovery in Alaska adds a new wrinkle to the mystery of how and when humans came to live in North America. Gemma Tarlach from Discover Magazine looks at the new info, and how it fits into the bigger picture of human migration.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Haleema Shah Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Laura Hieb Guest
- Joe Fassler Guest
- Taylor Eldridge Guest
- Gemma Tarlach Guest
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