Checking In On Your Quarantine Experiences, Wisconsin Unemployment Update

Air Date:
Heard On Central Time
Shelves are largely empty at Woodman's Markets in Kenosha, Wis
Shelves are largely empty at Woodman’s Markets in Kenosha, Wis., Thursday, March 12, 2020. Hand sanitizers, hand soaps and antibacterial wipes are in short supply as shoppers stock up amid the new coronavirus. (Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo)

We check in with you, our listeners, to hear about your experiences in practicing social distancing and adjusting your normal routines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. And we get tips from state officials on how to file for unemployment and what to expect throughout the process.

Featured in this Show

  • Everything You Need To Know About Unemployment In Wisconsin

    Unemployment claims across the country and in Wisconsin have surged amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus. The Ideas Network brings back two officials from the state Department of Workforce Development to cover the basics of filing for unemployment in the state, who’s eligible, and answer your questions about getting access to benefits.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Caleb Frostman Guest
  • Amy Banicki Guest

Related Stories