A reporter discusses recent news involving Foxconn, including the company’s challenges finding workers. We take a look at UW-Madison’s new robot delivery service. Then, UW-Eau Claire’s chancellor joins the program to explain the university’s response in the wake of racist messages exchanged by students on campus.
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Update On Status Of Foxconn Subsidies, Recruiting Challenges
Foxconn executives report the company is struggling to recruit workers for its southeastern Wisconsin manufacturing facility. WPR’s Milwaukee reporter joins us with the details. We also discuss the status of the tech company’s subsidy deal with the state and how it might be changing.
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UW-Madison Adds Robot Delivery Service
UW-Madison is the fourth and largest university to launch a robot delivery service on campus. Our guest explains how this food service system works. Plus, we learn how the university is accounting for disabled people in public spaces where the robots operate.
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UW-Eau Claire Creates Task Force Following Racist Incidents
Five UW-Eau Claire football players were suspended from the team last month after being accused of exchanging racist comments on social media. The university recently formed a task force addressing equity, diversity and inclusion. The chancellor joins us to discuss the school’s efforts to fight racism.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Corri Hess Guest
- Peter Testory Guest
- James Schmidt Guest
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