Wisconsin News Roundup, New Jobs Numbers, “Becoming Wise”

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The host of NPR’s On Being has talked about life with everyone from scientists to religious figures to famous artists. She joins us to share her insights on living well. We also recap the biggest stories from around the state this week, and look at the last jobs numbers for the state and nation.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup For April 15, 2016

    The Milwaukee Bucks have signed on a lease agreement for the team’s new arena, which should keep the organization in Wisconsin for the next few decades. A state news editor talks Bucks, the state’s voter ID law and more in our Wisconsin News Roundup.

  • A Look at The Latest Wisconsin Jobs Numbers

    Newly released job numbers look good in Wisconsin and across the country, but economists worry most new jobs are on the lower end of the pay spectrum. We find out why that is a cause for concern.

  • We’re joined by NPR’s Krista Tippett, host of “On Being” to talk about the lessons she’s learned through her years of conversations with some of the world’s deepest thinkers, from scientists and poets to theologians and activists.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Rob Mentzer Guest
  • Abdur Chowdhury Guest
  • Krista Tippett Guest
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer

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