Baby formula shortage, Tech stocks fall, Kohl’s avoids takeover

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A dad feeds his baby
Ted Farmer is framed by baby bottles as he holds Henry at his Alpharetta, Ga., home Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005. The bottle on the left is a regularly available bottle, the two on the right are smaller bottles holding measured amounts of formula for preemies. The Farmers still use the bottles that they got at the hospital as they have not been able to find replacements. Ric Feld/AP Photo  

We hear about the causes and effects of the baby formula shortage and get practical advice for parents. Then, a reporter joins us to look at the impact of the technology industry falling in the stock market. Later, we learn more about the attempted takeover of the Wisconsin retailer Kohl’s.

Featured in this Show

  • What's causing the baby formula shortage, and the options for parents feeling it right now

    A reporter explains the economic factors causing the baby formula shortage. Then, a lactation and infant nutrition expert shares resources for parents who need to feed their infants.

  • Why tech stocks are falling — Has a bubble burst?

    The technology industry is leading recent declines in the stock market. A reporter who covers the industry helps us understand the trend and what could be next.

  • A perspective on Kohl's fight with activist Wall Street investors

    Kohl’s has fended off another takeover attempt from activist investors on Wall Street. We’ll talk to a Wisconsin business writer about why she says investors were using a tired and greedy strategy, and what comes next for the Menomonee Falls retailer.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Colin Lodewick Guest
  • Camila Martin Guest
  • Erin Griffith Guest
  • Kathleen Gallagher Guest

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