Episode 521: The Town That Loves Death

People in La Crosse, Wisconsin are used to talking about death. In fact, 96 percent of people who die in this small, Midwestern city have specific directions laid out for when they pass. That number is astounding. Nationwide, it's more like 50 percent.

In today's episode, we'll take you to a place where dying has become acceptable dinner conversation for teenagers and senior citizens alike. A place that also happens to have the lowest healthcare spending of any region in the country.

Music: Robert Randolph & The Family Band's "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That" and Hunter Hunted's "End Of The World." Find us: Twitter/ Facebook/ Spotify/ Tumblr. Download the Planet Money iPhone App.