We learn more about the state of child labor laws after a Wisconsin teenager died on the job. Then, two female pilots join us to discuss the progress women have made in flight.
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The US has a child labor crisis hidden in plain sight
Two sixteen-year-olds have recently died while working at industrial sites, including a Wisconsin boy who was killed in a sawmill accident last month. Workers’ rights advocates explain why this should be a warning sign for states across the country that are proposing to roll back child labor protections.
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EAA's WomenVenture highlights achievements and opportunities for women in flight
A pair of trailblazing pilots in town for the EAA fly-in in Oshkosh talk about some of the history and significance of women in flight — combat and otherwise.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Terri Gerstein Guest
- Reid Maki Guest
- Michelle Curran Guest
- Eileen Bjorkman Guest
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