Mask Wearing And Collectivism, Dells Attraction Staffing At Low Levels

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Visitors walk past a sign advertising COVID-19 testing
Visitors walk past a sign advertising COVID-19 testing, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Santa Monica, Calif. Counties in California are waiting for guidance from the state after the federal government on Thursday said that fully vaccinated people can quit face coverings and social distancing in most situations. California’s Department of Public Health did not immediately respond to questions about whether it would adopt new guidance announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo

We learn how collectivism and culture may influence one’s choice to wear a mask. Then, we hear about how pandemic-related staff shortages are affecting businesses and attractions in Wisconsin Dells.

Featured in this Show

  • How Cultural Attitudes Influence Mask Wearing

    The percentage of people wearing masks in the US and across the globe varied greatly during the pandemic. But a new study finds that a culture’s sense of collectivism clearly predicts whether or not people put on a mask. We talk with one of the study’s researchers about how culture influences mask wearing.

  • Wisconsin Dells Facing Summer Labor Shortage

    As summer draws near, some of the world-famous attractions in Wisconsin Dells haven’t been able to operate at full capacity or open everyday due pandemic-related employment problems. We hear from the president of the attractions association.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Angelo Bautista Producer
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Alex English Guest
  • Tom Diehl Guest

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