We get the latest on the timber industry and how the coronavirus is hurting business. Then we talk with a WPR reporter about what he learned following campaign workers and politicians as they did in-person voter outreach during the pandemic.
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How The Pandemic Is Tearing Up The Timber Industry
In June, the Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids announced it was shutting down and that the company’s 900 employees would lose their jobs. We look at how the pandemic has affected the paper and timber industries in the Midwest.
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In-Person Campaigning Evolves During COVID-19
President Trump and Vice President Pence are back in Wisconsin for in-person campaign efforts ahead of the November election. A WPR reporter joins us to explain how COVID-19 is changing the way local candidates approach the campaign trail.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Henry Schienebeck Guest
- Rob Mentzer Guest
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