New Jobs Report Disappoints, Food Friday, Bear Overpopulation

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Bear numbers are up, according to the DNR, which is issuing a higher number of bear hunting permits this year. We’ll find out how Wisconsin residents are coping with black bears in their backyards. We also ask what the latest jobs report means for the gubernatorial race, and on “Food Friday,” we’ll learn how to combine the best of Vietnamese cuisine with the French baguette.

Featured in this Show

  • How Will Latest Jobs Report Affect Walker-Burke Race?

    The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development yesterday reported that private sector jobs grew by only 1.3 percent in the 12 months ending in March. How will this affect a tight gubernatorial race?

  • How To Make 'Crazy-Delicious' Banh Mi At Home

    Nearly a century ago, Vietnamese street vendors invented banh mi, a form of sandwich that combines the best of Vietnamese cuisine with French baguette. A food writer talks about the endless variations of banh mi, and how to make the perfect sandwich at home.

  • Bear Overpopulation

    Bear numbers are up, according to the DNR, which is issuing a higher number of bear hunting permits this year. We’ll find out what it’s like to live with black bears and how Wisconsin residents cope.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Andrea Nguyen Guest
  • David Drake Guest

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