We interview the host of The Takeaway, a show coming to The Ideas Network soon. Then, we look at how issues like addiction and homelessness are being exacerbated by the pandemic.
Featured in this Show
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A new weekday lineup is coming to The Ideas Network. Meet Tanzina Vega, host of The Takeaway, a daily news show focused on bringing together voices from across the country.
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Milwaukee Overdose Deaths On Track To Surpass Record
Overdose deaths in Milwaukee are on pace to break last year’s record. A reporter explains the trend. He also reveals how pandemic-related pressures, including isolation and unemployment, make recovery more difficult.
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Worries About Homelessness Grow As Pandemic Wears On
With more evictions on the horizon, organizations are trying to figure out how they will provide shelter to a larger homeless population this fall and winter — especially as social distancing reduces capacity at their facilities. We hear about the scope of the problem and how it’s being addressed.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Kealey Bultena Producer
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Tanzina Vega Guest
- Edgar Mendez Guest
- Mike Basford Guest
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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