We talk about a new report analyzing the future prospects for Foxconn and the company’s impact in Wisconsin. Then we discuss the state of credit card debt in Wisconsin. And we look at the U.S. Interior Department’s decision to relax provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
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New Report Finds Foxconn Deal Could Be Costly For Wisconsin
A new assessment from the non-partisan W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research finds that the state’s deal with Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Foxconn may not be as lucrative for Wisconsin. We’ll talk to the author of the report and what it could mean for Wisconsin moving forward.
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Discussing Credit Card Debt
Getting out of credit card debt can be just a chore or annoyance for some, but a long and difficult process for others. We talk about how much debt Wisconsinites are carrying, and some strategies for getting — and staying — out of it.
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How The Trump Administration Is Weakening The Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration is planning to make changes to relax the Endangered Species List. We look at what the revisions would entail and how the move is being received.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Timothy Bartik Guest
- Peggy Olive Guest
- Ben Lefebvre Guest
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