A researcher and tech economist explains how Wisconsin manufacturers are using robots and what it means for domestic manufacturing. Then, the head of the BIPOC & Trans Program for the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce gives insight into their efforts to support transgender business owners of color.
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Wisconsin a national leader in manufacturing with robots
Wisconsin uses more robots in manufacturing than almost any other state, according to a new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research. We talk with one of the report’s authors about how using robots in factories affects jobs and productivity.
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LGBT Chamber of Commerce creates position to strengthen statewide workplace inclusivity efforts
The new BIPOC & Trans Program manager at the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce explains how the organization is exploring and implementing best practices to support the needs of transgender business owners of color.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Robert Seamans Guest
- Lo Villarreal Guest
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