Paper Mill Shelves Plans, Maritime Law Debate, Surveillance Balloons

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Tug breaking ice in Lake Superior for an ore carrier
File photo shows tug breaking ice in Lake Superior as an ore carrier heads for her winter berth at the Frazier Shipyards in Superior, Wis. Jack Rendulich/AP

A business reporter explains the significance of Georgia-Pacific shelving a massive expansion project. Then, we discuss a push to repeal a nearly century-old maritime law called the Jones Act, and reports of the military testing surveillance balloons over the Midwest.

Featured in this Show

  • Green Bay Paper Mill Expansion Put On Hold

    A massive expansion for a century-old paper mill in Green Bay appeared to be in the works, but owner Georgia-Pacific now says the project is on hold “indefinitely.” A business reporter breaks down the latest developments.

  • A Maritime Law's Impact On American Shipbuilding

    Some lawmakers want to repeal a cornerstone of American shipbuilding since the 1920s — the Jones Act. We explore the law’s significance with a transportation researcher.

  • Report: Military Testing Surveillance Balloons Over Wisconsin

    The military is testing surveillance balloons over parts of Wisconsin and other Midwest states, according to a report by The Guardian. We talk with a drone expert about privacy concerns and the government’s use of wide-area surveillance technology.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Jeff Bollier Guest
  • Richard Stewart Guest
  • Arthur Holland Michel Guest

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