Bankruptcy filings are hitting new lows not seen since before the pandemic. We find out what’s driving the trend and how much it matters for the economy as a whole. We also talk with an author about how to grow our small ideas into larger, successful projects. Plus, we chat with one of the founders of the Birkebeiner ski race about taking part in the event for almost 50 years.
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How to expand our good ideas onto a large scale
Most good ideas start small, but what makes them grow? We talk with an economist and UW-Stevens Point alumnus about developing an idea to reach larger and larger groups of people.
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Skiing through your 70s: Ernie St. Germaine completes almost 50 American Birkebeiner races
Only one man can say he’s skied the American Birkebeiner race since it started in 1973. One of the Birkebeiner founders, Ernie St. Germaine, joins us to talk about skiing the cross-country race almost 50 times and how he stays in shape for it year after year.
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Bankruptcies hit new lows in 2021. What does that mean for the economy?
2021 had the fewest bankruptcies of at least the last 15 years. We explore how it happened, whether it will continue and what impact it has on the economy.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- John A. List Guest
- Ernie St. Germaine Guest
- Mary E. Hansen Guest
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