A Wisconsin financial planner talks about how the major drop in the stock market could affect retirement accounts. We also hear about ideas to improve youth sports. And a mystery author discusses her new book and the idea of “Midwest noir.”
Featured in this Episode
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What does stock market volatility mean for retirement accounts?
The stock market dropped sharply before starting to recover after President Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from around the world last week. We look at what it could mean for retirement savings and how to handle the ups and downs of the market.
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How policy changes could make youth sports better
Youth sports can have many benefits but can also lead to serious injuries with consequences that last a lifetime. The author of a new book explains how to improve policy and laws around youth sports. And a recreation director in the Fox Valley explains how youth sports programs are managed there.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear a story recorded live in Eau Claire about the memories of our parents that stay with us after they’re gone.
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New suspense novel returns to fictional Wisconsin city of Black Harbor
Hannah Morrissey sets her series of suspense novels in a fictionalized crime-ridden Wisconsin city called Black Harbor. She talks with us about her latest book, “The Unlucky Ones,” and what makes for a good Midwest noir.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Emily Guy Birken Guest
- Dionne Koller Guest
- Kabel Helmbrecht Guest
- Hannah Morrissey Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
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