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The Safety And Effectiveness Of Opioid Alternatives, The Architectural Importance Of Notre Dame

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In this image made available on Tuesday April 16, 2019 flames and smoke rise from the blaze after the spire toppled over on Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, Monday, April 15, 2019. An inferno that raged through Notre Dame Cathedral for more than 12 hours destroyed its spire and its roof but spared its twin medieval bell towers, and a frantic rescue effort saved the monument’s “most precious treasures,” including the Crown of Thorns purportedly worn by Jesus, officials said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Thierry Mallet)

We learn about a Wauwatosa-based company that is developing a non-addictive painkiller as an alternative to opioids. We also talk about the fire that damaged the 856-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral with a French history expert.

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  • Drug Companies Are Creating Opioid Alternatives. Are They Safe And Effective?

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    A Wauwatosa-based company is developing a painkiller that it says will be a non-addictive alternative to prescription opioids. We take a look at the research behind that drug, and the safety and efficacy of opioid alternatives in general.

  • History of Notre Dame Following Devastating Fire

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    The world is mourning the historic Notre Dame cathedral after it was damaged by a massive fire. The 856-year-old Paris landmark has been viewed for centuries and now faces the hardship of rebuilding. A history professor guides us through the importance of this building’s preservation.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Dennis Torkko [TORE-koh] Guest
  • Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed Guest
  • Suzanne Desan Guest
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director

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