Palliative care legislation, Guns on college campuses, Author on a just economy

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State Rep. Deb Andraca, D-Whitefish Bay, speaks on the Assembly floor on February 20, 2024. Photo courtesy of state Rep. Deb Andraca

We learn about a bill that would establish a statewide advisory council on the practice of palliative care. Then, we talk with state Rep. Deb Andraca, D-Whitefish Bay, about proposals to restrict firearms on college campuses. Then, we examine a new book about alternative structures for the economy.

Featured in this Episode

  • State Capitol Report: Bill would establish Palliative Care Council

    The state Assembly recently passed a bill that would establish a council to advise the Department of Health Services and clear up misconceptions about palliative care. The head of the Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association joins us.

  • State Capitol Report: Bill would ban guns on college campuses

    A new bill circulating the state Legislature would ban firearms from college campuses. Violators could receive a $10,000 fine or up to nine months in jail. We talk with a Democratic lawmaker who authored the proposal.

  • How to create a fair economy

    We talk with a New Yorker reporter who has investigated alternative structures that can make the economy more fair and just.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Lynne Sexten Guest
  • Deb Andraca Guest
  • Nick Romeo Guest
  • Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Avery Lea Rogers Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director