From Public Health Crisis to Community Initiatives: Wisconsin’s Quest for a Safer Future

In this episode, two doctors from Wisconsin discuss the impact of gun violence on public health. Last month, the surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis for Americans. These doctors provide insight into the effects of gun violence on the overall health of the public.

The African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee is resurrecting President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper program. The goal is to create more opportunities for young men of color and improve their futures. The leader of this effort discusses what it will take to ensure that the program is successful in achieving its objectives.

In Hayward, Wisconsin, a unique community demonstrated its ability to move floating bogs. Last month, a 2-acre bog with 30-foot Tamarack trees blocked waterways on Lake Chippewa Flowage near Hayward. A group of “bog pushers” utilized their boats to move the bog and clear the waterways for boaters. One of the pushers explains the process involved in moving these floating structures with precision.

The episode features hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent, along with guests Dr. Stephen Hargarten, Dr. Megan Schultz, Walter Lanier, and Cheryl Treland. Executive producer Dean Knetter and producers Tim Peterson, Royce Podeszwa, Beatrice Lawrence, and Mackenzie Krumme contributed to the creation of this episode. Technical direction was provided by Tyler Ditter, Sarah Hopefl, and Lee Rayburn.