Lasting Impacts Of The Great Recession, Wisconsin Voters Weigh In On Gun Control Measures

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Hannah Moore struggled to save money since graduating in 2007
In this Wednesday, June 26, 2019, photo Hannah Moore poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. Moore has struggled to save since graduating from college in December 2007, the same month the Great Recession officially began. She has worked nearly continuously since then despite a couple of layoffs. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

We talk with a business school professor about the variety of impacts from the Great Recession of 2008 that are still being felt today. Then we look at gun control measures in the news, including findings from a new Marquette Law School Poll and actions by Walmart and Kroger.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Gautam Mukunda Guest
  • Robert Spitzer Guest

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