A UW-Madison economics professor explains the data on employment. Then, leaders at three local news outlets explain how they’re adapting as media organizations disappear. Then, Anthony Bukoski of Superior joins the show to talk about their latest book “The Thief of Words.”
Featured in this Episode
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New jobs data suggests worsening job market. What does that mean for Wisconsin?
The most recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that job growth is slowing down and job growth earlier in the year was weaker than previous reports showed. A UW-Madison economics professor explains what this could mean for the economy.
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Smaller local news outlets hanging on
New data from Rebuild Local News shows 15 Wisconsin counties with zero local journalists and more than half of the state with fewer than 10. We check in with three locally owned news outlets about what they’re doing to survive in a shrinking media environment.
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Wisconsin author’s new collection explores Polish-American life
The city of Superior is at the heart of a new collection of short stories by a Wisconsin author with a lifelong bond with the community. Anthony Bukowksi is a professor emeritus at UW-Superior, and his new book is called “The Thief of Words.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Menzie Chinn Guest
- McKenna Scherer Guest
- Kris O’Leary Guest
- Pat Reilly Guest
- Anthony Bukoski Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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