A tax and economics reporter researched the history of the decline of America’s middle class — he shares some of what he found with us, as well has some ways he thinks that history can steer us toward restoring the vitality of the middle class. And we discuss a resurgence in interest in sewing with two accomplished Wisconsin sewists.
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What Happened To America's Middle Class, And How To Bring It Back
A tax and economics reporter shares some of his reporting that went into a book about America’s lost middle class, and his ideas for strengthening it again going forward.
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Share Your Sewing Appreciation For National Sewing Month
While it’s not common practice to make the bulk of your own clothes anymore, it seems sewing has been rising in popularity in the last few years. For National Sewing month in September, we talked with two Wisconsin sewists about why they sew and ask our listeners that share their experiences.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Jim Tankersley Guest
- Diane Dhein Guest
- Belinda Banike Guest
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