We learn why it’s so difficult to break down chemicals known as PFAS. We also discuss how campaign finance has changed in the decade since the Supreme Court Citizens United decision. And we talk about a franchise restaurant owner who violated child labor laws, including at 40 Wisconsin restaurants.
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Department Of Labor: Forty Wendy's, Fazoli's Restaurants Across Wisconsin Violated Child Labor Laws
A restaurant franchise owner was fined by the Department of Labor last week after its Wendy’s and Fazoli’s restaurants were found to have violated child labor laws, including 40 restaurants in Wisconsin. We get the details from a labor law expert.
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PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Explained
The Wisconsin Assembly took up new restrictions on PFAS chemicals Tuesday, and the “forever chemicals” have continued to be fixtures in the news in recent years. We take a step back and break down what we know about PFAS, and the health and environmental risks associated with them.
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What Campaign Finance Looks Like Ten Years After Citizens United Ruling
It was ten years ago when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that limits on corporate campaign spending violated free speech. We look at how the Citizens United decision has affected political campaigns, and the ongoing efforts to overturn it.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Paul Secunda Guest
- Christy Remucal Guest
- Darrell West Guest
- Judith Siers-Poisson Interviewer
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