We talk with Wisconsin’s former DHS Secretary-designee about capping insulin costs. Then a pediatrics professor shares research on social media and youth. And a former Negro league player and Wisconsin historian discuss Major League Baseball beginning to include stats from the Negro leagues.
Featured in this Episode
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Lowering healthcare costs, rural residency programs and more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is spending $11 million to build new pathways for rural medical students. We talk with the Deputy Secretary about the agency’s goals. Plus, we explore the capping of insulin drug costs as well as the organization’s additional negotiations.
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How do social media platforms affect adolescents?
The U.S. Surgeon General recently announced a push to put a warning label on social media platforms, saying the apps may harm adolescents’ mental health. We check in on a Wisconsin research program working with adolescents to learn about the impact of social media and how to promote healthy use.
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Remembering the Negro baseball leagues
Earlier this year, Major League Baseball announced that it is adding statistics from seven Negro leagues to its record books. We talk with a former player for a Black team in 1953 about his efforts to remember this history. Then, an historian explains the legacy of these leagues.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Andrea Palm Guest
- Dr. Ellen Selkie Guest
- Ken Bartelt Guest
- Dennis Biddle Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Managing Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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