Surviving A Data Breach, 1721 Fever To Today, Ever Pledges More Aid To Farmers

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We talk with a security researcher about the T-Mobile data breach and what to do if we’ve been affected. Then an author and historian shares lessons from a smallpox outbreak from the 18th century. And a dairy industry analyst talks about the impacts of new relief funding for farmers Gov. Tony Evers announced this week.

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  • What To Do Now After Latest T-Mobile Data Breach

    We talk about the latest T-Mobile data breach with a cybersecurity and workforce development expert. We’ll learn what to do if we’re the victim of a breach, and how to better protect our data going forward.

  • Lessons From The Fever Of 1721

    A smallpox outbreak in 1721 led to major changes in American medicine and politics, and shaped the lives of some of the country’s founders. We look back on the events and what they can tell us about navigating a deadly pandemic today.

  • Governor Evers Provides Another $50 Million In Payments To Farmers

    Governor Evers has announced he plans to provide another $50 million in payments to Wisconsin farmers to help recover from the effects the coronavirus pandemic. We talk with a dairy market analyst about the experience of farmers during the pandemic, and what this money could do.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Keatron Evans Guest
  • Stephen Coss Guest
  • Phil Plourd Guest

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