First, a look at how Trump’s new tariffs could affect Wisconsin businesses and trade partners. Then, a conversation with the state transportation secretary about how state and federal budgets are affecting projects. Plus, an alum of UWO-Fox Cities pays tribute to the campus, which recently closed.
Featured in this Episode
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Impact of Trump tariffs on Wisconsin businesses
Wisconsin businesses are navigating international trade threats and tariffs from the Trump administration. We check in on how these are affecting imports and exports in the state.
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DOT Secretary shares budget updates
The new state budget included hundreds of millions of dollars in increased funding for infrastructure, while the federal government is making cuts to transportation spending. We check in with the transportation secretary about how these budgetary changes are affecting projects in Wisconsin.
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Saying farewell to UW’s Fox Cities campus
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh-Fox Cities officially closed this summer, marking the sixth recent two-year campus closure in the UW system. We talk to a Fox alum and librarian about her experience on campus as both a student and staffer and why she believes the region is “losing a gem.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Sandi Siegel Guest
- Kristina Boardman Guest
- Lynnette Kopetsky Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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