A finance reporter helps us understand what federal policymakers are considering with cryptocurrencies. Then, a Green Bay barbershop owner joins us to share how he’s working with area campuses to offer haircuts and styling for students of color. Later, the Wisconsin-based International Crane Foundation shares concerns over sandhill crane hunting endangering whooping cranes.
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US exploring digital dollar and cryptocurrency policy
The Federal Reserve is considering creating a digital dollar as the Biden administration explores creating new policy for cryptocurrencies. We check in on how crypto is being implemented in commerce and how these changes could affect the economy.
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Green Bay-area college students of color get on-campus support in the form of haircuts
The owner of two local barbershops talks with us about bringing haircut and styling services to students of color on the campuses of St. Norbert College and UW-Green Bay.
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Killing of whooping cranes in Oklahoma causes concern over potential sandhill crane hunting season in Wisconsin
There are believed to be less than 1,000 whooping cranes left in the world. The killing of four whooping cranes in Oklahoma has led to concerns that a proposed sandhill crane hunting season in Wisconsin could lead hunters to mistake the extremely rare whooping crane for sandhills. An expert explains.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Allyson Versprille Guest
- Chris Kimbrough Guest
- Richard Beilfuss Guest
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