Important economic indicators, great talks with tough topics

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President Joe Biden speaks about his economic agenda at LIUNA Training Center, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in DeForest, Wis.
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With President Biden visiting Wisconsin to promote his economic agenda, we talk to a Wisconsin economist about jobs, wages and inflation. We also explore the best ways to have constructive conversations about tough topics with the authors of “Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice.”

Featured in this Show

  • What to know about the economy, income and inflation

    President Biden visited Wisconsin on Wednesday to promote his agenda for jobs and the economy. We talk to a Wisconsin economist about inflation, income and your pocketbook.

  • Tough Topics, Great Conversations

    Conversations about identity and race can be difficult–but they’re conversations worth having, according to the authors of the new book Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice. They offer practical advice to help start those discussions and make them productive.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Menzie Chinn Guest
  • Kenji Yoshino Guest
  • David Glasgow Guest

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