Drug overdoses in Pennsylvania started to spike in 2011. In 2016, more than forty-five hundred people in the Commonwealth died from drug overdoses, which amounts to 13 deaths every day. We explore the human impact of this epidemic by talking to guests who have been personally affected by addiction. We’ll also talk about Pennsylvania’s $20 million effort to address the state’s opioid epidemic.
Growing season is in full swing — flowers are blooming and summer veggies are on the way. But questions are starting to crop up too. Penn State Extension educators Tom Butzler and Tom Ford share their gardening expertise on everything from keeping weeds at bay to knowing how much to water your plants.
Veterinarians Debra Smart and Andrea Loar answer viewer pet-related questions such as proper diet and exercise, and more!
Patty Satalia and guests discuss what caused the state budget impasse, its impact on schools and nonprofits, and what it means for future budget negotiations.
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