As businesses shut down due to COVID-19, many people are left without a job. The head of the state Department of Workforce Development joins us to discuss unemployment assistance. Then, we look at consumer shortages and broader patterns in consumer behavior during epidemics.
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As Pandemic Forces Closures, More May Seek Unemployment Benefits
With employers cutting hours or closing shop temporarily amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more Wisconsin residents may soon seek unemployment benefits. We talk with representatives from the state agency that handles claims for unemployment assistance.
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How COVID-19 Is Affecting Consumer Shopping
You don’t have to wander far on social media or news websites to find reports of consumer shortages amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the empty shelves and long lines, and broader patterns in consumer attitudes with a behavioral scientist.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Steven Potter Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Caleb Frostman Guest
- Amy Banicki Guest
- Aradhna Krishna Guest
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