Unstable housing, Pandemic loans

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A "for rent" sign
A “for rent” sign is seen outside of a home on Griffin Street in Milwaukee on June 29, 2021. Several renters say they are struggling to navigate federally funded rental assistance programs offered through Milwaukee County and the city of Milwaukee. Isaac Wasserman/Wisconsin Watch

We talk to a housing advocate about the problems caused by unstable rental properties. Then, we learn more about the struggles businesses have paying back pandemic loans and what resources are available to help.

Featured in this Show

  • Housing stability in the United States weaker than in other countries, experts say

    Studies show that in the United States, people often move between rental proprieties quicker than they do in Europe, often because of unstable housing. A housing advocate joins us to talk about the toll of unstable rental properties.

  • Checking in on the small business recovery in Wisconsin

    Loan payments on federal pandemic disaster loans are coming due, but a recent report found some small businesses are struggling to make their payments. We talk to the Wall Street Journal reporter behind the story, and talk to the head of UW-Eau Claire’s Small Business Development Center to check in on how small businesses are recovering from the pandemic.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Chris Krco Guest
  • Ruth Simon Guest
  • Luke Kempen Guest

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