The U.S. Census Bureau estimates more than one-quarter of American firms are family-owned. We examine the unique nature of these enterprises and hear from Wisconsin family business owners. Then, author and poet Cynthia Marie Hoffman discusses her new poetry book, “Exploding Head.”
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The real-life succession at family companies
Family businesses employ two-thirds of all U.S. workers. When those companies put off the difficult conversations about ownership succession, they put more than their family legacy at risk. We talk with a researcher and two family business owners to learn how to protect these companies and jobs. Original air date: Nov. 7, 2023
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‘Exploding Head’ poetry book illustrates Madison poet’s struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Madison-based poet Cynthia Marie Hoffman discusses her newly published collection, “Exploding Head.” She explores how her experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder is made manifest through her work. Original air date: Feb. 6, 2024
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jennifer Pendergast Guest
- Nathan Brinkman Guest
- Dan Hartung Guest
- Cynthia Marie Hoffman Guest
- Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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