A recent report says more than 80,000 Wisconsin jobs rely on timberland, and those jobs are facing pressure from a globalized economy, digital media, and generational shifts. A reporter explains how the state’s timber industry is trying to deal with a changing world. A new bill aimed at curbing chronic drunk drivers gets a public hearing today, we discuss with a lawmake and alcohol policy expert. And we also hear an argument that we’re overusing our Social Security numbers.
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The Challenges Facing Forestry In Wisconsin
Forestry has been a huge industry for Wisconsin for over a century. But in the last decade, the industry has faced significant challenges in the state. A business reporter looks at what’s happening to forestry in Wisconsin.
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Overuse Of Social Security Numbers–Putting Us At Risk?
Social Security numbers are being used for identification for consumer accounts in business and government systems–leaving us vulnerable to identity theft. A guest makes the case that the numbers were never supposed to be used as widely as they are.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- John Schmid Guest
- Farai Chideya Guest
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