State Supreme Court explained, College esports, Substance abuse services

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack
Gov. Tony Evers gives his first State of the State address in Madison, Wisconsin, at the state Capitol building on Jan. 22, 2019. Here, Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack is seen before the start of the speech. Emily Hamer/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

A political science professor helps us better understand what the State Supreme Court actually does and doesn’t do. Then, we find out why gaming and esports have become a big part of UW-La Crosse’s recreation department. Later, we talk to one of the providers of substance abuse treatment in rural Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • What State Supreme Court judges do besides high-profile case rulings

    The primary election for Wisconsin Supreme Court is right around the corner, and not everyone knows the full duties of the office beside the cases that grab headlines. A political science and law professor helps us better understand what the justices do.

  • Why UW-La Crosse built out an e-sports and gaming center for students

    Many colleges have e-sports clubs and organizations, but UW-La Crosse added a gaming center to their recreation offerings. We learn more about why the university invested in this area for its students.

  • Project Hope to combat drug abuse in Dunn County

    In an effort to combat drug addiction in Dunn County, multiple agencies and non-profits have combined resources to help connect people with treatment. We’ll meet one of the program’s behavioral health officers.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Producer
  • Charley Jacobs Guest
  • Jeff Keenan Guest
  • Colin Kipper Guest
  • Aaron Bergh Guest