Resignations continue, One million COVID-19 deaths

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People walk past a business with a sign advertising a job on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in downtown Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

A business reporter explores what would happen if the rise in resignations and employee turnover doesn’t slow down. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin philosophy professor and college dean about how we process one million deaths from COVID-19.

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  • Comprehending one million COVID-19 deaths

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Aki Ito Guest
  • Eric Boynton Guest

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