We hear about how those working temporary, freelance or gig jobs are continuing to struggle. Then, we learn why the pandemic is affecting the state’s mink fur production industry.
Featured in this Show
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Gig Economy Workers Face An Uncertain Future
As pandemic-related unemployment assistance is set to expire, we talk about the struggles that gig economy workers face.
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Mink Fur Production Faced Dramatic Decline In 2020
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, mink fur production dropped by more than 60 percent last year. As one of the largest mink producers in the country, this hit the Wisconsin fur industry particularly hard. We learn why the pandemic is the root of this problem.
Episode Credits
- J. Carlisle Larsen Host
- L. Malik Anderson Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Arun Sundararajan Guest
- Dr. John Easley Guest
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