While the opioid crisis continues to affect people around the state, methamphetamines are still a bigger problem in many places. We talk about why it’s so prominent in western Wisconsin. We also hear about a new, gender non-binary doll from Mattel. Plus, we discuss why CVS is temporarily halting sales of a popular heartburn drug with concerns after testing showed low levels of a cancer-causing chemical found in samples.
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Reaction To Mattel's Launch Of Gender-Inclusive Dolls
The toy company behind the iconic Barbie doll — Mattel — announced a new line of gender-inclusive dolls. We talk to an author who’s written about the history of Barbie for perspective on how these new dolls fit into the toy’s cultural narrative.
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CVS Pulls Zantac From Shelves After FDA Confirms Low Levels Of Cancer Causing Chemical Found In Samples
CVS, the country’s largest pharmacy chain, is halting sales of a popular heartburn medicine known to many as Zantac after the FDA confirmed low levels of a carcinogen found in drug samples. We talk to a drug industry reporter about what we know so far, and what to do if you’re taking the medication.
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A Look At Western Wisconsin's Methamphetamine Problem
Often overshadowed by the opioids crisis, the biggest drug problem in some communities across America – especially western Wisconsin – remains methamphetamines. We talk with the Polk County sheriff about why it’s so prevalent there and what’s being done to crack down on it.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Tanya Lee Stone Guest
- Katie Thomas Guest
- Brent Waak Guest
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