When lotteries first got their start in the U.S., the idea was that Americans would buy the tickets and the revenue from the tickets would benefit the public. We talk to a statistics expert about the history of the lottery and where the profits go to in the modern games. We also learn about how the AMBER Alert System works. And we look at the future of Lake Superior and its waterways.
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What Happens To Lottery Profits?
A Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in South Carolina is worth more than $1.5 billion after Tuesday’s drawing, an amount that fell just shy of a world record. We turn to a statistician to consider the history of the lottery, how jackpots get so big and about who benefits from lottery profits.
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The Process Of Issuing An AMBER Alert
Wisconsin is under a statewide AMBER Alert following the disappearance of a Barron County teenager earlier this month. Our guest from the Wisconsin Department of Justice explains the criteria and process for issuing an AMBER Alert, which is issued to help with the recovery of abducted children.
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Efforts To Support Clean Land, Water Of Lake Superior Basin
Researchers and officials are meeting this week in Ashland to consider and plan for the future of Lake Superior, with a focus on clean land and water. We consider goals and challenges involved with this effort.
Episode Credits
- John Munson Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- David Potratz Technical Director
- Liberty Vittert Guest
- Jenniffer Price-Lehmann Guest
- Valerie Damstra Guest
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