Revenue secretary on the state’s financial checkbook, Restaurant robots in Eau Claire

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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.

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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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