Rob Ferrett and Gene Purcell look at the impact of online court records, then discuss the unclear status of unemployment benefits in Wisconsin, and take a look at digital versions of plastic credit cards.
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Should State Court Records Be Open To All?
The Wisconsin Circuit Court website (CCAP) allows anybody to search its online database for past charges and convictions. While advocates of open government say it’s an important tool, others disagree. Our guest explains why he calls CCAP the “state’s official blacklist.”
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White House: Nearly 100,000 Could Lose Unemployment Benefits In Wisconsin
A day after a federal budget deal was annouced, the White House says nearly 100,000 Wisconsinites could lose eligibility for long-term unemployment benefits, if Congress doesn’t act in the coming weeks. An economist breaks down what these benefits are, and what could happen next.
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Tech Startups Challenge Currency Status Quo
Tech startups are experimenting with new, digital ways for consumers to pay for things. A writer says these new technologies could challenge the reign of credit cards.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Cynthia Schuster Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Joel McNally Guest
- Laura Dresser Guest
- Matt Vasilogambros Guest
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