UW-Whitewater economics professor Russ Kashian explains inflation, tariffs, interest rates and more. Then Brendon DeRouin, a financial advisor, joins to give tips on saving for retirement, investing and more. Finally, we talk with Dr. Mahua Dey about developing a vaccine for glioblastoma.
Featured in this Episode
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Breaking down the economy with a UW-Whitewater professor
News about the economy can be confusing and fast-moving. You might hear buzzwords like “inflation” or “tariff” and wonder: What does that really mean? We talk about what those big concepts mean for you, the consumer.
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Building your wealth, investing wisely and securing your retirement
Investing in the stock market and saving for retirement can seem intimidating, especially if you’re late to the game. We get some tips from a financial advisor about managing your money.
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This Wisconsin neurosurgeon is developing a vaccine to treat one of the deadliest forms of cancer, glioblastoma
Glioblastoma is a common and aggressive brain tumor. It’s one of the deadliest forms of cancer. We talk with one Wisconsin neurosurgeon who’s working toward a therapeutic vaccine.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Russ Kashian Guest
- Brendon DeRouin Guest
- Dr. Mahua Dey Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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