We revisit some of the history of Door County’s Peninsula State Park, as told through a summer camp for girls. Then we discuss the impact of a retail giant falling on the fate of malls. And then a public health expert joins us to look at a new poll showing only half of the Americans surveyed as even willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, once one becomes available.
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Book Examines Peninsula State Park History Through Experiences Of Campers
In 1909 the Wisconsin legislature designated almost 4,000 acres in Door County as Peninsula State Park. A few years later, two St. Louis women opened Camp Meenahga for girls. We discuss a new book that compiles the camp’s history, which encompasses two world wars and The Great Depression.
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How JCPenney Bankruptcy Can Affect America's Shopping Malls
Earlier this month the department store JCPenney filed for bankruptcy. Department stores make up 30 percent of total mall square-footage. We examine the ripple effects large retailers’ bankruptcy can have on America’s shopping malls.
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New Poll Shows Half Of Americans Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Half Unsure Or Would Refuse
A new poll from AP-NORC shows about half of Americans surveyed said they will get a coronavirus vaccine once it’s ready for the public, but the other half said they were either unsure or would refuse a vaccine. We talk to a public health expert about why, and what those numbers could mean for efforts to combat the virus.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Kathleen Harris Guest
- Jerry O'Brien Guest
- Dr. James Conway Guest
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