Police Reform Bills, Understanding Sleep Problems

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A package of police reform bills in the state legislature would create a board to review officer-involved shootings. We talk with the bill’s sponsor about what would change. We also talk with a sleep researcher about what causes some common sleep problems and what to do about them.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Van Wanggaard Guest
  • Dr. David Plante Guest
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director