An investigation by KFF Health News finds a Wisconsin farmer, among others, may have died a premature death due to an FDA-approved medical device for people facing heart failure. We hear from the reporter. Then, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel team surveys Wisconsin gun owners to find why they own firearms.
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New investigation shows heart pump malfunctions may have contributed to thousands of deaths
A recent investigation from KFF Health News shows thousands of deaths since 2017 could be linked to a heart pump for people in end-stage heart failure. The journalist behind the story tells us why.
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Poll of Wisconsin gun owners sheds light on why firearms are bought, how they’re kept
A late 2023 poll of more than 350 Wisconsin gun owners finds the reasons for firearm purchases have shifted from hunting to self protection. And a majority of owners say they keep their guns safely locked up. We talk to a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which helped conduct the poll.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Daniel Chang Guest
- John Diedrich Guest
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