We learn about U.S. intelligence agencies taking steps to monitor university students visiting from China. Then we hear about the start of a Spring Green lecture series on life lessons. And then we discuss data that showing a decrease in state wage growth and labor participation.
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Universities Asked To Spy On Chinese Students And Scholars
The FBI is encouraging American universities to monitor students and scholars from China. We discuss why U.S. intelligence agencies are calling for the practice and what it all involves.
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New Lecture Series Honors Life Of UW-Madison Assistant Dean
The Morrill Lecture Series begins this week in Spring Green and honors the life of Joshua Morrill. We speak with his spouse about why she started the lecture series and what attendees will learn when they attend the events.
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A Look At The State Of Wage Growth And Labor In Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s economy has been recovering since the Great Recession. But while the state has seen healthy wage growth and low unemployment, there are a number of indicators that could impact the economy in the future. We talk to a reporter who tackled the numbers and an economist for analysis.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Fred Cate Guest
- Stephanie Morrill Guest
- Arthur Thomas Guest
- Abdur Chowdhury Guest
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