Gender equality in flight, Restaurant and dining economics

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Wisconsinite Michelle "Mace" Curran (far right) was the only female pilot with the Air Force’s “Thunderbirds” elite demonstration squadron from 2019-2021
Wisconsinite Michelle “Mace” Curran (far right) was the only female pilot with the Air Force’s “Thunderbirds” elite demonstration squadron from 2019-2021. Photo courtesy of Michelle Curran

Two female pilots join us to discuss the progress women have made in flight. Then, a leader of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association joins us to explore how current economic trends are affecting consumers dining out.

Featured in this Show

  • EAA's WomenVenture highlights achievements and opportunities for women in flight

    A pair of trailblazing pilots in town for the EAA fly-in in Oshkosh talk about some of the history and significance of women in flight — combat and otherwise.

  • How inflation is affecting consumer trends in dining

    New data from Yelp, OpenTable and the U.S. Department of Commerce suggests that Americans are dining out more now than in previous years—to the point that they’re spending more at restaurants than at grocery stores. Despite higher revenues, however, restaurants are seeing a decline in profits because of the rising cost of labor and food. We talk to a Wisconsin Restaurant Association representative about how inflation is affecting the foodservice industry in the state.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Beatrice Lawrence Producer
  • Michelle Curran Guest
  • Eileen Bjorkman Guest
  • Susan Quam Guest

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