Christmas Tree Shopping Season, Possible End Of Student Loan Relief

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Heard On The Morning Show
Money in a Christmas tree
Money in a Christmas tree. Steven Potter/WPR

We talk about the Christmas tree shopping season and how this year is different from the past. Then, we tackle the topic of student loan debt and how recent relief programs for borrowers are set to end.

Featured in this Show

  • Inside Look At Wisconsin Christmas Tree Farms

    Wisconsin is home to hundreds of Christmas tree farms. Now that the holidays are here, growers are preparing for a busy season as the pandemic continues. We talk with a local tree grower about business so far and how to pick the best tree.

  • Student Loan Relief Set To Expire

    In response to the coronavirus pandemic and economic recession lawmakers froze interest for student loans and deferred payments. Unless President Trump or Congress take action, those policies will expire at the end of the year. We discuss the politics of student loan relief and what it means for borrowers.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Greg Hann Guest
  • Michael Stratford Guest

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