Chauvin Trial Preview, Jobs Lost To Pandemic

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George Floyd memorial
Bouquets of flowers, hand-written signs, paintings and other messages fill the intersection of Chicago Ave. and E. 38th St. in Minneapolis, where George Floyd was killed by police officers on May 25, 2020. This photo shows the memorials at the location, as seen on June 20, 2020. Kristian Knutsen/WisContext

Millions of jobs were lost during the pandemic, and some of them might not return. We talk about what sectors will be the hardest hit and the impact it will have on workers. We also preview the trial of the Minneapolis police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • David Schultz Guest
  • Heather Long Guest
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director