The city of Eau Claire is being transformed by it’s booming music scene. We’ll find out what’s changing. And, the video distribution company Netflix has announced that new parents can take unlimited time off up to a year after their child’s birth. Our guest explains how this decision could affect parental leave policies across the country. We also talk to a reporter about the new report from the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General that blames the Tomah VA Medical Center for the death of a Marine veteran.
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VA Office Of Inspector General Blames Tomah VA For Marine Veteran's Death
A new report from the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General blames the death of a Marine veteran on the Tomah VA Center. A reporter discusses this latest news and whether the problems at Tomah’s VA Medical Center are representative of larger national problems for the Veterans Administration.
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The Transformative Effect Of Eau Claire's Music Scene
The city of Eau Claire is being influenced by its booming music climate, with the recent Eaux Claires Music Festival making its debut this summer and a booming local scene. We’ll find out how the city is changing and what it means for the economy and local musicians.
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Netflix Gives New Parents Up To One Year Of Paid Parental Leave
On Tuesday Netflix announced a new parental leave policy: up to one year of paid leave. An expert on work-life balance takes a look at this new policy and how it could affect the business world.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Veronica Rueckert Producer
- Heath Druzin Guest
- Tom Giffey Guest
- Eric Christensen Guest
- Joan Williams Guest
- Veronica Rueckert Interviewer
- Rob Ferrett Interviewer
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