The partial government shutdown continues with thousands of federal workers going without pay. We talk about how workers facing financial insecurity could affect the security of the nation. We also talk about what we’ve learned from past cases of child abuse and abduction and how we can work to prevent future cases.
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Child Abuse And Abduction Prevention
Wisconsin is responding to the news of Jayme Closs’s return home. We talk with an expert about what we can do to prevent child abuse and abductions, what we’ve learned from previous cases and how communities can be supportive in the aftermath of an abduction event.
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Government Shutdown Highlights Organizational Costs Of Financial Insecurity
As the government shutdown continues to drag on, thousands of federal workers, including those who are currently still working, are missing out on paychecks. Our guest says the lack of pay could mean bad news for national security. We look at the relationship between financial insecurity and on-the-job performance, and how it’s playing out during this shutdown, and beyond.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Alison Feigh Guest
- Jirs Meuris Guest
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