Opioid Crisis in Pennsylvania
We explore the human impact of the opioid epidemic by talking to guests who have been personally affected by addiction. We’ll also talk about Pennsylvania’s $20 million effort to address it.
Conversations Live: Gambling in Pennsylvania
Gambling is a growing business in Pennsylvania. Along with traditional casinos and online gaming are mini-casinos. Including one proposed for State College. While the industry is generating record-breaking revenues, there are questions about mental health and safety.
Host:
Anne Dannahy
WPSU Reporter
Guests:
Eric Pearson
CEO
Copper Star Gaming
Doug Harbach
Communications Director
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Prof. Glenn Sterner
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Penn State Abington
Amy R. Hubbard
Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, Compulsive Problem Gambling Section
PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
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Ask The Doctor
As the seasons change and the temperature drops, we become more susceptible to seasonal bugs and other illnesses. Doctors from local healthcare providers explain how to stay healthy heading into winter and what symptoms look like for more common viruses at this time of year.
A Time To Heal
Following the premier of A Time to Heal, the WPSU community was invited to participate in a live broadcast discussion about the documentary and memories and thoughts about how the Vietnam War redefined American attitudes and pop culture.
