How did the Wall Street crash of 2008 reshape the experience of being young on Wall Street? Veronica Rueckert and Gene Purcell’s guest shadowed eight young Wall Street bankers and exposes some of the largely secret inner workings of Wall Street corporate culture. Plus, they explore the news of the day, and learn about kombucha in this week’s “Food Friday.”
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Wall Street After The Crash Of 2008
The crash of 2008 triggered the Great Recession and changed the American economy–and the big financial firms changed along with it.. A journalist describes the Wall Street world, the people seeking careers in it, and the post-crash culture of the financial industry.
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Dane County Second In Nation For Wage Increases
The same Census that ranked Wisconsin 35th in private sector job growth also ranked Dane County second in the nation for private wage increases. A business reporter explains why Dane County stands out as a place to be in the private sector.
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Kombucha 101
Natural health advocates have increasingly been touting the benefits of live cultures for the digestive system. Today, we learn about the traditional drink, kombucha, and why the fermented tea is picking up popularity.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kevin Roose Guest
- Mike Ivey Guest
- Vanessa Tortolano Guest
- Cynthia Schuster Producer
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