A leader of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association joins us to explore how current economic trends are affecting consumers dining out. Then, we learn more about the state of child labor laws after a Wisconsin teenager died on the job.
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How inflation is affecting consumer trends in dining
New data from Yelp, OpenTable and the U.S. Department of Commerce suggests that Americans are dining out more now than in previous years—to the point that they’re spending more at restaurants than at grocery stores. Despite higher revenues, however, restaurants are seeing a decline in profits because of the rising cost of labor and food. We talk to a Wisconsin Restaurant Association representative about how inflation is affecting the foodservice industry in the state.
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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.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Susan Quam Guest
- Terri Gerstein Guest
- Reid Maki Guest
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