A writer uses his own experiences with death to examine how our culture and society prepares– or fails to prepare– us to handle it. We hear more from the author. We also speak to the DNR’s Deer and Elk Ecologist about Wisconsin’s first elk hunt and take a look at March For Our Lives events that took place in Wisconsin this weekend.
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Getting Back In Touch With Death
An Irish writer reflects on the traditions surrounding death and dying, and explores what we lose when we are too far removed from the end of life.
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Wisconsin's Inaugural Elk Hunt To Take Place This Fall
The state Department of Natural Resources announced last week that the Wisconsin’s first elk hunt will take place this Fall near the Clam Lake area.. This comes 22 years after the reintroduction of elk to the state began. We talk to the DNR’s ecologist to find out more about the hunt and the state’s elk population.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Kevin Toolis Guest
- Kevin Wallenfang Guest
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