Decline in overdose deaths, Strategies for killing weeds, A swim across Lake Michigan

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Jim Dreyer, a long-distance swimmer, arrives at Belle Isle in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. Dreyer took off from the Clinton River Boat Club in Clay Township, Mich., on Monday to swim 22 miles across Lake St. Clair while hauling dinghies filled with 2,000 pounds of bricks. Dreyer made it to Belle Isle in nearly 51-hours and while losing one of the dinghies. Now 61, Dreyer attempted to swim across Lake Michigan this year — a feat he accomplished 25 years ago. (Carlos Osorio/AP Photo)

We talk with an doctor about the decline in overdose deaths. Then, we learn what strategies farmers have for killing weeds. Then, we talk with an athlete about his quest to again swim across Lake Michigan.

Featured in this Episode

  • Wisconsin sees decrease in overdose deaths

    Overdose deaths in Wisconsin and around the country went down last year, and new numbers suggest that downward trend is accelerating. We talk to an emergency medicine specialist about what we’re seeing here in the state.

  • Wisconsin farmers prepare for late season weed management

    Despite summer-like temperatures, fall begins next week. Farmers across the state are examining their approach to weed management, which can include herbicide application and electronic weeding. We talk about the strategies and technologies.

  • Swimmer makes another attempt to cross Lake Michigan

    Earlier this month, a swimmer who has crossed every Great Lake made his fourth attempt to cross Lake Michigan. The 61-year-old athlete set out on a perilous 83-mile journey that would take at least three days in an effort to mark the 25th anniversary of his first attempt. The swimmer joins us.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Dr. Julie Doniere Guest
  • Jerry Clark Guest
  • Jim Dreyer Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Managing Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director

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