We talk with the secretary of the Department of Revenue on the state’s financial outlook. Then, an Eau Claire restaurant owner recruited a robot to help in the dining room.
Featured in this Show
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Order up: Robot servers could be one solution to restaurant worker shortage
A new server in an Eau Claire restaurant busses tables, delivers orders and operates on battery power. The server isn’t human — it’s a robot named Jonny 5. We explore the possible worker shortage solution with the restaurant’s owner.
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State revenue wrap-up: Online sales, federal funds, community aid and taxes
We hear from Wisconsin’s secretary of revenue about the state’s current fiscal situation, including the amount of incoming online sales taxes and federal pandemic funds and what he expects from this holiday shopping season.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Steven Potter Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Henry Chan Guest
- Peter Barca Guest
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