River Radio

News and information featuring interviews with prominent newsmakers from Minnesota, across the U.S. and the St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Hosted by Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson, with technical director Matt Quast.

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February 10, 2024 – The House Always Wins – America’s Gambling Explosion

February 10, 2024 • Jim Maher & Gayle Knutson • Season 5 • Episode 9

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Hosts Gayle Knutson and Jim Maher talk to, Dr. Timothy Fong, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and co-director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program (5:00); and Brianne Doura-Schawohl, consultant and lobbyist on responsible gambling strategies (26:00). Also included is an update on local news (47:50). Matt Quast is technical director.

Dr. Timothy Fong, UCLA Gambling Studies Program

Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Doura-Schawohl Consulting

Government Links:
City of Marine on St. Croix

City of Scandia

May Township

Washington County

Gambling Help Links
1-800-Gambler (for those with addiction issues)

Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling

Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling

UCLA Gambling Studies Program

Gambling broadcast pieces
“60 Minutes” Gambling segment from Feb. 4, 2024

ESPN Outside the Lines

Business/Organization Links:
Marine Community Library

Marine Mills Folk School

Elim Lutheran Church – Scandia

Christ Lutheran Church - Marine