We’ve all felt like there’s never enough time in the day to get everything done, and maybe email is part of the reason why. We examine how work email can take up a lot more time than you think. We also hear about a unique Wisconsin bar only reachable by Minnesota, discuss a new rule being considered by Assembly Republicans that would limit debate, and learn what resources are available for the homeless during winter.
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Assembly Republicans Consider Rules That Would Limit Debate
Assembly Republicans are considering rules that would make it easier to cut off debate, which would let the majority party end debate on a bill whether the minority likes it or not. WPR State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson discusses the potential rule change, and other news out of the State Assembly.
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How The Homeless Deal With The Cold
With the bitterly cold weather this week, many people are thinking about the homeless. The head of a homeless shelter in Madison discusses the resources available to the homeless in the winter, and what’s being done to support them during this extreme cold snap.
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Why Work Email Is Wasting Your Time
Reading work email can be a huge time sink on the job. New research shows people and organizations can boost productivity by stream-lining the email output from some super-senders and the meetings arrange. We’ll find out how to cope when you’re on email overload.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Steven Schooler Guest
- Sue Shellenbarger Guest
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