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Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch was our very special guest on this week’s Podcast. Tracy was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer 10 months ago, 1 month after being elected as Sheriff in Burnett County. We discussed this with her as well as what it’s like being a female cop in a largely male-dominated profession (she was the first female patrol deputy in Burnett County’s history and is currently one of only 4 female Sheriff’s out of 72 counties in Wisconsin). We also discussed the goings-on in Burnett County including staffing levels, the need for more space to house inmates,  fundraising for a second K9 unit, collaboration with the Police Departments, new Detectives and the great job they are doing, bringing the Huber program back to Burnett County, the new “Shop with a Cop” program they just started, and more.

Hosts: Ben Dryden and Diane Dryden

Sawyer County Judge John Yackel was our guest today in studio to record an extended interview for our latest podcast.  We discussed several topics including getting an update on the 2nd Judge and Courtroom in Sawyer County, the Drug Epidemic, the lack of both Public Defenders and Attorneys, and more.

Hosts: Ben Dryden and Terry Dryden

In this episode, we welcome Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak as our very special guest for a chat. We discussed a wide range of topics, including the meth epidemic, the recent fatalities in Polk County, the Rose Marie Bly missing person case, the need for more mental health facilities in our area, and more.

Hosts: Ben Dryden and Terry Dryden

Today,  newly appointed Washburn County District Attorney, Mr. Aaron Marcoux was our very special guest on DrydenWire Chats. 

We learned about who Aaron is, where he came from, and how he ended up as D.A. in Washburn County.  

We also discussed his views on several topics including diversion programs, how he measures success, and his vision for the Washburn County District Attorney’s Office.

Hosts: Ben Dryden and Terry Dryden

Enter the world of Brian Cole. A man who spent twenty-seven years in the prison system to hear first-hand what really goes on behind bars. Hear how it all started with bullying when he was just ten years old and see how it hardened him and where it eventually lead.

This renowned speaker shares his life story, the one he's told in numerous school throughout Wisconsin, hoping to make a difference in kids lives, so they don't make the same mistakes he did, letting them know there is a better way, no matter what they've done.

75th Assembly District Representative Romaine Quinn was Ben Dryden''s very special guest today on DrydenWire Live! via Facebook.