New Report Raises Questions About Wilbur Ross, Appleton Seed Library Encourages Seed Saving, New Book Gives Insider Stories From The Antiques Business

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross faces allegations of fraudulent business practices. We’ll get the details and the response from the Commerce Department. Then, if you’ve ever been curious about antiques or flea markets, you may have wondered where all the interesting items comes from. We talk to the owner of a Chicago antique mall and author of a new book all about the eccentricities and challenges of being in the antique’s business. We also find out how to save seeds and save money.

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  • New Report Raises Questions About Commerce Secretary's Business Dealings

    A new report is raising questions about U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. According to Forbes’ sources, before joining President Donald Trump’s cabinet, Ross may have wrongly siphoned or flat-out stole more than $120 million from investors and business partners. We talk with the reporter behind the story and reaction from the Commerce Department.

  • Seed Saving Can Teach Respect For Food And Save Money

    Gardeners new and old often spend plenty of money buying seed each season. We talk to the founder of the Appleton Seed Library about how saving seeds can save gardeners money and encourage an appreciation for the seed life cycle.

  • Longtime Antique Mall Owner Shares Surprise Finds And Crazy Stories In New Book

    You can never quite be sure what you’ll find at an estate sale and that’s half the fun. We talk to a longtime antique dealer about his new book, detailing his own trials and errors, quirky finds and remarkable stories. If you enjoy the segment, you can catch the guest in person at Antique’s on Pierce in Milwaukee this Friday, August 10th, at 3:00p.m.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Dan Alexander Guest
  • Kari Witthuhn-Henning Guest
  • Duane Scott Cerny Guest

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