We get an update on job growth in Wisconsin and across the country to explore whether the “Great Resignation” is over. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin woman who was a contestant on a History Channel survival show. Later, an etymologist joins us to explain why we prioritize honeybees in conservation efforts.
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Remote work, the great resignation, and the future of jobs
The Great Resignation may be slowing down, and baby boomer retirements and remote work continue to reshape the job scene. We’ll look at the latest trends in jobs, and what it all means for people looking for new jobs or hoping to stay in the one they have.
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Ann Rosenquist of the Bayfield County area survived for 19 days in the Saskatchewan wilderness as a contestant on the 10th season of “Alone,” the HISTORY Channel’s televised survival competition. She joins us to talk about the challenges and triumphs she encountered while fending for herself in one of the harshest environments in North America.
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Why honeybees eclipsed native bees in environmental campaigns
There are about four thousand species of bee native to the U.S. Not a single one of those species produces honey. So why have honeybees been the focus of so many conservation efforts? An etymologist explains.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Aki Ito Guest
- Ann Rosenquist Guest
- Rich Hatfield Guest
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