We learn more about the gains made by low-income workers thanks to pandemic-era policies. Then, a weather expert joins us to explain Wisconsin’s recent dry spell and the risk of drought.
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Historic gains for low income workers during pandemic at risk with end of pandemic policies
During the pandemic, the income gap actually started to get smaller after decades of stagnating wages for low income workers and faster, bigger gains for the wealthy. But the end of pandemic policies may put these gains in jeopardy. An economist explains.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Timothy Smeeding Guest
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